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#40: Teachers Who Twerk

Interview nerves can cause people to misspeak or jumble their words, which is common in high-pressure situations like job interviews. In this case, a woman interviewing for a kindergarten teaching position was embarrassed when she used the wrong word in her response.

Instead of saying she would “tweak” teaching instructions for her students, she inadvertently said she would “twerk” for her students. It was indeed a humorous slip of the tongue. Interestingly, her humorous blunder didn’t hinder her chances; she got the job. This experience serves as a reminder that having a sense of humor and not being too hard on oneself can lead to positive outcomes, even in potentially embarrassing situations.