This is one of the most-used and very effective &#x27;tricks&#x27; in Ricky Gervais&#x27; shows (like The Office and Extra&#x27;s). I truly believe that the camera staying &#x27;on&#x27; after a moment of embarrassment is the single thing that elevates them to the level of excruciating (to some of us). I&#x27;ve been meaning to cut together some scenes where these &#x27;gaps&#x27; are left out to see if the character&#x27;s behavior would still be as excruciating.