There they sat in stunned silence, jaws dropped, staring at me!
It was a new group meeting consisting of international couples who had just recently come to the United States. I'd say there were about twenty folks in all. To break the ice for everyone to get to know each other a little better, the leader suggested, "Let's begin by sharing your most embarrassing moment." Chuckles, smirks and soft laughter filled the comfortable home atmosphere.
The first brave guy started and recounted his story as people giggled and laughed throughout. "Now, that wasn't so bad," seemed to be what the guests were feeling as they became more comfortable. The next lady began her tale, turning red with embarrassment, which made her story even more funny! In succession, person after person shared a memory from days past, each proudly smiling at the end as the new friends joined in their laughter. Then, lastly, it was my turn.
Like the rest, I shared my most embarrassing moment.
When finished, no one laughed; rather, they stared at me in stunned silence, seeming a little embarrassed themselves! After some noticeably awkward silence, the leader cleared his throat and continued, "Umm,…okay…quite a colorful embarrassing moment indeed! Umm…moving on . . ."
Book length: 96 pages
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