By Rachel Zupek, www.TheWorkBuzz.com, CareerBuilder's job seeker blog

We've all been embarrassed at work. In fact, just this morning, a woman stopped by to tell my cubemate that a picture of her and her friends was in the printer by her office, in case she was looking for it. At first my associate was confused, but then she realized that the woman was referring to a picture that my co-worker printed (clearly to the wrong printer) to hang in her cube. Oops.

When it comes to embarrassing situations at work, people handle them in different ways, depending on what the embarrassment is and who it's happening to.

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Each November, the idea of giving thanks takes center stage in many people's minds. But in the business world, knowing how -- and when -- to give thanks is always valuable, regardless of the season. Properly thanking a colleague, mentor, reference or interviewer shows that you have a certain amount of class and professionalism.

If you've made a thanks-giving faux pas in your career, don't worry. It's not always easy to figure out when to send flowers versus delivering a simple thank-you letter. To help clear up the confusion, Jodi R.R. Smith, president and founder of Mannersmith, an etiquette consulting firm, offers the following guidelines:

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Ever been caught talking with your mouth full at a business luncheon? Have you ever shared an uncomfortable silence with a co-worker you don't know well? Ever been "caught with your pants down" on a business trip where you weren't fashionably prepared?

Such are three (of many) situations that present themselves in the working world. As professionals, we face many a moment when we're caught unprepared with nowhere to turn.

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Some people are men and women of few words -- to work in an office with such people is a blessing. Most workers, however, are stuck in a workplace where they hear about everything from a co-worker's baby-making plans to his estranged relationship with his father.

Talking about such topics might be OK to share over cocktails with your best friend -- they are not OK for the workplace.

Because people spend more time at the office with co-workers than anywhere (or anyone) else, some workers have trouble drawing the line between business and friendship, says Susan Solovic, co-founder and CEO of SBTV.com, and author of three books, including "Reinvent Your Career: Attain the Success You Desire and Deserve."