Sentence examples for embarrassing practice from inspiring English sources

There's been a lot of tremendous discussion recently regarding the embarrassing practice of paying to pitch, such as here, by AVC Fred Wlson, Robert Scoble, all kicked off by Jason Calcanis here and later on here.

For some time now, I have been less and less offended by the students who actually do this, and more and more amazed that some of our greatest educational institutions are incapable of appreciating how painful and embarrassing this pervasive practice has become.

The only way to avoid embarrassment is with intense-to-the-point-that-the-effort-itself-becomes-embarrassing practice.

To avoid embarrassing yourself, try practicing this in a mirror and find a good angle.

You will look embarrassing early on while practicing these techniques.

Embarrassed by the practice, a legal handbook of 1853 enabled English judges to dismiss wife selling as a myth: "It is a vulgar error that a husband can get rid of his wife by selling her in the open market with a halter round her neck.

Former stars like Ms. Evert and Tim Henman are seen in embarrassing film clips defending the practice of lower payouts for women.

They point out that Syria's educated elites have long opposed honor killing, though there is often a squeamishness about discussing a practice that is embarrassing to them.

He's pushed me, given me a lot of confidence, because it does take a bit of time for the first two weeks because you bowl a lot of full tosses in practice, it's embarrassing at times.

Goffman also believes that participants in social interactions engage in certain practices to avoid embarrassing themselves or others.

From his reaction to the fans and the television cameras awaiting him when he appeared for batting practice -- "This is embarrassing" -- to his charged expression when he crossed home plate after his third-inning homer, Piazza appeared content.