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Okay, you've been wandering around the mall, looking for something to wear tomorrow night when something totally unexpected happens. You feel embarrassed, angry and shocked. So what to do? This article explains how to deal with embarrassing moments.

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    Laugh it off. If it was an accident, the other person probably feels just as bad. Show them it's alright and be friendly. It may be very hard to do but shake the person's hand and walk away.
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    Keep spare t-shirts with you always. If someone spills a drink on you and you're wearing white, the last thing you want is to get on the bus home with that stain on you. Go into a nearby public toilet and in the cubicles, change your shirt. you'll feel much better if you're wearing something cleaner.
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    If that blush moment is just because of an annoying stranger, try to show them they didn't bother you. Straighten up, hold your head high, look them in the eye and tell them very calmly that you don't appreciate their behaviour. Then walk away.
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    If you're walking with someone be sensible and do whatever they tell you to (especially if they have an advantage you don't)as long as it's reasonable.
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    Stick up for other people but don't do it in a stupid way. Help them and they'll probably help you when it's your turn.
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  • Tell an adult if the same person keeps coming after you. This could be a sign of bullying.
  • Walk away calmly. Hard right? But if you get into a fight, you can get blamed for it even if it wasn't your fault. Remember, you're supposed to be trying to deal with the situation in a non-violent way not bashing someone else's head into a wall.

EditWarnings

  • Learn some basic self defense just in case the other person isn't as forgiving or as lenient as you are.
  • If someone sticks up for you, make sure whatever actions you take aren't endangering to you or them health. If you get them in trouble, they'll think twice before helping you another time.

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