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Top 5 embarrassing workplace accidents revealed

Top 5 embarrassing workplace accidents revealed

Comedian Miranda Hart once said: “The embarrassment of a situation can, once you are over it, be the funniest time in your life.”

That unintentional and socially-mortifying workplace accident that happened six months ago may now be moment of comedy gold for your fellow colleagues – even if it still makes you blush.

On the topic of workplace embarrassment, a Kit Out My Office survey has found what causes these slapstick office moments.

39% of the 2,243 respondents to the survey claimed that the layout of office furniture was the primary cause behind said awkward incidents.

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