Laugh about it. A simple 'Haha, that just happened' can lighten the mood.
Acknowledge it and be sincere. You could say 'I'm sorry. That was really unexpected. I hope it doesn't make you uncomfortable.' This shows that you are aware of the situation and care about their feelings. Then, you can smoothly move on to another topic to ease the embarrassment.
Another way to handle it is to be honest. You could say 'I'm so sorry, that was really embarrassing. I must have eaten something that didn't agree with me.' Then, you can use it as an opportunity to get to know your date better. Ask them if they've ever had an embarrassing moment like that. This can create a more open and friendly atmosphere on the date, even after such an awkward incident.
In case it smells really bad, you could excuse yourself and go to the bathroom. Spray some perfume or something when you come back. Then, when you return, change the topic to something more interesting to distract from the incident.
Yes, I once had a first date at a quiet restaurant. I accidentally let out a small fart when we were sitting in silence. I was so embarrassed and tried to play it off by coughing loudly. Thankfully, my date didn't seem to notice much.
One time, my friend was on a first date at a really nice restaurant. They had eaten some beans earlier without realizing. Mid - conversation, a small but audible fart slipped out. They were mortified, but their date just laughed it off and said it was no big deal. It was so embarrassing for my friend at first, but in the end, it actually made the date more relaxed.
According to many such stories, you can simply apologize and then move on quickly. Don't let it linger and make it a bigger deal. I know of a story where the person who farted quickly said sorry and then changed the topic to something really interesting, and they ended up having a great first date anyway.
If your mom catches you masturbating, it's an extremely awkward situation. First, try to stay calm. Don't overreact or start yelling. You could quickly cover up and then apologize for the inappropriate situation. It's important to communicate later when the initial shock has passed. Let her know that it's a normal part of growing up and you understand it should be a private matter.
If you're on a first date and the topic of sex comes up, be honest about your feelings. For example, you can simply say that you prefer to get to know someone better first. It's important to respect each other's boundaries. If your date seems to be pushing for it, firmly but politely decline. You could say something like 'I'm really enjoying getting to know you, but I'm not ready for that yet.'
If it happens, don't overreact. Acting like it's not a big deal can sometimes make it seem less embarrassing. You can quickly change the topic to something interesting, like asking your date about their favorite travel destination. Also, if possible, find a way to excuse yourself briefly to get some fresh air and compose yourself.
My date and I were at the movies. I was sipping on a large soda which made my stomach a bit gassy. Then, during a really quiet scene, I couldn't hold it in and let out a short, but audible fart. My date turned to me and whispered 'Was that you?' with a big grin. We both giggled quietly and it actually made the date more relaxed.
Well, for the person who got caught, it's important to realize it was an accident. Don't dwell on it too much. For the mother, she could laugh it off in a way that eases the tension and then have a simple conversation about respecting personal space. For example, she could say 'Honey, those are mommy's things and we should keep our hands off each other's personal stuff'.