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oops!

Oh, no! You dropped salsa down the front of your sweater. Comfort yourself by keeping in mind that we’re all human and “oops” moments happen to everyone.

Oops: You blurted out something you wished you hadn’t said. Quick fix: Sometimes our mouths seem to move without checking with our brains first. Just apologize. “I can’t believe I just said that! I’m really sorry!”

Oops: You spilled something all over the chair or on another guest. Quick fix: For the furniture, immediately tell the hostess’s parents. Don’t try to clean up the mess yourself (the stain may require a special cleaning solution), and don’t try to pretend it didn’t happen by covering it up with a napkin. If you spill on someone else, apologize and get a napkin or paper towel right away.

Oops: You tripped in front of everyone and fell flat on your face. Quick fix: As long as you’re not badly hurt, make a joke of your mistake. Jump up and dust yourself off, take a bow, pretend you’re winning an Olympic medal, or finish the “stunt” with a twirl. Or simply say, “I meant to do that!” Then laugh it off.