How do you handle a rude friend of a close friend, without damaging relationships?

How do you handle a rude friend of a close friend, without damaging relationships?
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Well what did you do to her that made you guys not get along? Maybe you should talk to her in private and hopefuly she won’t be bitchy after you guys talk.Jane should probally have a talk with the bitchy girl with you too so everything can hopefully work out. I’ve been through something like this before and it was a pain…
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