That's a good test to do. It's good that you are getting the courage to test yourself. I would do the same thing. Test myself in public to see if I would get reactions.
I'm so proud of you for having the courage to do it. I know how hard it is. But it's the only way you'll get over your fears. If you didn't get reactions doing that then you won't get reactions.
Liquor is notorious for making people smell. And you were sweating too. That's a double wammy. Plus you passed by kids and they are notorious for telling the truth.