Do I feel like a horrible monster person every time I forget someone's name? Yes. Do I care at all when someone forgets my name? No. Apparently this attitude is common. According to The Atlantic, names are actually kind of pointless, because they don't really tell you much about the person. If you blank on someone's name, then just owning up to the fact is usually fine.

Have you been putting off that dodgeball league or trivia night because you're afraid of looking silly? It's cool. The only people who need to be good at sports are professionals. Seriously, if someone is taking your backyard croquet game too seriously, that's on them.

Everyone gets tongue-tied now and then, but it's common to feel the sting of embarrassment when you mess up words. But as noted by Psych Central, using these situations to practice humility, or even learn to laugh at yourself, is an excellent way to cope with these snafus. But seriously, it's kind of great when you try to order "spank-i-top-i-ta" at a Greek restaurant.

Have you ever tried to dig in to a plate of barbecue and maintain some dignity? It can't be done. As noted in Women's Day, you can try to keep things neat when eating messy foods by taking small bites and eating slowly. On the other hand, it's cool if you want to give no cares and tear into that burrito like a dog.

Why not accept your natural flush? Blushing can be a charming reaction to feelings of embarrassment. Also, it's an involuntary response, so you can't control it anyway.

If you have to speak to a group of people, then having your own vocal cords misbehave can feel like betrayal. That said, having a shaky voice is common for people who deal with anxiety. Chances are, no one will really notice.

Many other people kind of dread small talk, too. When two people who dislike small talk attempt to make conversation with one another, the result can be a strained conversation about the weather. But rest assured: you'll both be equally happy to escape the situation.

Pratfalls happen to everybody. I once walked out of a yoga class and dropped my water bottle all over everyone's flip flops. Too embarrassed to ask for help, I dashed to the bathroom for paper towels, only to find that the eco-conscious yoga studio provided hand driers alone. So I mopped at everyone's wet shoes with wads of toilet paper for a few minutes and then dashed out the door. Sure, it was a moment of burning embarrassment, but I'm pretty sure the onlookers in the studio were more amused than annoyed. It was an honest mistake, after all. (But true facts: I have not returned to that particular studio since the incident.)

Trying to talk to someone at a concert or loud restaurant can become impossible. After the third time you ask someone to repeat a statement, you'll probably just do the smile and nod thing to pass it off. Everyone has done it.

Granted, I know a few people who are actually strict about not wearing white after Labor Day or mixing prints. But for the most part, if you accidentally pair a brown belt with black shoes, no one will notice or care. You can play it off as avant garde if needed.

OK, so some people can get really up in arms about the details of just about any subject, and they're more than happy to let you know if you get something wrong. However, getting corrected in public can make you feel like you're back in elementary school. As noted in Manners Mentor, any corrections should take place in private. Really, you aren't doing anything wrong by making a simple mistake (and maybe your friend can chill out a bit).