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April 19, 2012

The Cold Shoulder: 5 Ways to Deal with Dedma

Been snubbed by a friend? Read on for how to react to this situation. By Liana Smith-Bautista

article_dealing-with-dedma.jpgWhen it comes to friendships, women—and Filipinos, in general—tend to be fiercely loyal. It's also not uncommon to go out of our way to greet acquaintances and "friends of friends" when we see them. We may not be particularly close to each other but we still do it anyway, lest our actions be mistaken for rudeness.

It comes as a shock, then, when a friend or someone we know deliberately ignores us. But as hurt and confused as we may be, we should not jump to conclusions or immediately retaliate. Instead, here are five tips to take to heart, should you find yourself in a situation like this.

(Originally published as "Sharon Cuneta Denies Snubbing Aga Muhlach + 5 Tips for Dealing with 'Dedma'" on Female Network; flashbox photo from The Women courtesy of Viva)

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Liana Smith Bautista was an editor with Female Network from December 2010 until July 2012. She now works part-time as a freelance writer and editor and helps run her family's beach resort the rest of the time... Read more...
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