Sumpong, in Filipino psychology, refers to a range of short-term or temporary temperaments, mood problems, or illnesses wherein a person withdraws affection or cheerfulness from people in general.
[1][2] The behavior has roots in the Filipino culture, so the term has no English equivalent, but "having a bad day," "temperament problem," "mood," "tantrum," "neurosis" and even "chronic illness" may be considered close translations, depending on the context.
These manifestations include: These are usually efforts to get the offending party to go away, and if these behaviors do not work, the person with sumpong might choose to escalate them - foot stomping, door slamming, and shouting, for example.
It can also be seen as a way by which Filipinos "save face," as direct confrontation is usually a threat to "smooth interpersonal relationships" (SIR), which is a deeply valued in Philippine society.
Hiya is felt by those whose actions are seen as socially unacceptable, and one of the ultimate insults in Philippine society is to be labeled walang-hiya, which roughly translates to being shameless.