Embarrassing a Friend in Public
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Question
A person who embarrassed others in public, does he have no chance?
Answer
Hello,
Although the sages said, "One who embarrasses his friend in public has no share in the World to Come," repentance certainly helps.
Since this is a transgression between a person and his fellow, repentance has two parts. A. Repenting before God, which includes abandoning the sin, regret, and confession.
B. It is also necessary to ask forgiveness from the victim if the offender remembers who it was. If he does not remember, he should pray to God to instill in the victim's heart the desire to forgive him.
Source
Sanhedrin 99.
Rambam, Teshuva, Chapter 3, Halacha 14
Shulchan Aruch, Choshen Mishpat, Siman 330, Seif 39