In regards to the Concept of Face, what are some examples of how people “save face” in the United States? How do we save-face for ourselves, and how do we save face for others? How is “saving face” related to “ego” in culture?

Saving face

In regards to the Concept of Face, what are some examples of how people “save face” in the United States? How do we save-face for ourselves, and how do we save face for others? How is “saving face” related to “ego” in culture?