The awkwardness can be especially difficult for those facing social ostracism.

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How to handle all this? The most obvious way is to just be pleasant or so radiant that you burn the ill will away.

“When you’ve done something that upsets someone — no matter who’s right — always start the conversation by acknowledging how your actions affected the other person,” said Peter Bregman, the host of the “Bregman Leadership Podcast” and a contributor to the Harvard Business Review. “Save the discussions about your intentions for later.”

But breaking the ice doesn’t need to be heavy. Sometimes it’s as simple as saying “hi.”

“When I know people are fighting and they show up at the same party, I bring them together and it gets them talking,” said Patrick McMullan, the society photographer.

Take the High Road even when being stabbed in the back repeatedly and being rejected by those you care about. Especially sucks when the individuals associated with a prismatic affiliation in your community completely abandon you.