[khazhoux]

I wonder how many people have died throughout history due to embarrassment, or (similarly) going against your instinct. The number exists but is unavailable to us.

- Not having that dark mole near your privates checked out.

- Not wanting to turn the car around.

- Not walking away when those shady guys walked in.

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[avh02]

Korean airlines decades ago had a huge issue with copilots not speaking up to captains when concerned. While not embarrassment - there was a lack of speaking up. IIRC they forced cultural change in order to make it less of an issue.

edit: not speaking up