Embarrassment is a significant factor influencing behavior in shared spaces like gyms, particularly regarding nudity and private acts. Individuals may resort to evasive strategies, such as exiting quickly after a shameful act to avoid judgment. The discomfort of nudity in mixed-gender environments highlights cultural differences in perceptions of privacy and body exposure. This discomfort is exacerbated for individuals who feel objectified or scrutinized, leading to the conclusion that men and women may have fundamentally different experiences and reactions in such contexts, ultimately affecting the dynamics of shared spaces.