A statement or event that is “no big deal” to one person may be catastrophic to another, highlighting the real or imagined nature of public humiliation based upon how the individual perceives the event. With this context, a humiliated employee may demonstrate an acute hypersensitivity to any perceived slights, hearing gentle criticisms or even jokes from others as harsh condemnations that amplify feelings of inadequacy and resentment.
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