I think the reason it might be embarrassing is that you know most people don't like having their photo taken and there you are doing it without their permission. The pages of Amateur Photographer are full of stories of people getting in trouble taking pictures which might have children in them however innocent. Schools ban taking photos of you taking pictures of sports days or concerts in case anyone there is a paedophile. That and store security staff stopping you taking pictures in shopping precincts (they are private property) in case you are a terrorist and the whole atmosphere of taking people pictures has been soured. All very sad.
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