Hi all, The question in the subject line is concerned with situations in which the other person is not embarrassed at all by behavior that, for observers, is cringe-inducing. The best example I can think of is this clip of William Shatner "singing" Rocket Man in 1978 (I've been unable to watch more than the first 25 seconds):
https://www.dropbox.com/s/6ivimx2lu2kybiy/William%20Shatner%20Rocket%20Man.mp4?dl=0 The concept of empathy doesn't seem relevant: we typically feel empathy for another when they are experiencing a negative response (emotion or physical pain) that we understand all too well. In this case, the person we're observing, and feeling embarrassed for, seems oblivious to the social awkwardness of their behavior. Does anyone know of any research on my question? Best, Jeff -- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jeffry Ricker, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scottsdale Community College 9000 E. Chaparral Road Scottsdale, AZ 85256-2626 Office: SB-123 Phone: (480) 423-6213 Fax: (480) 423-6298 --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [email protected]. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df5d5&n=T&l=tips&o=42066 or send a blank email to leave-42066-13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df...@fsulist.frostburg.edu
