EXPRESSING SYMPATHY

EXPRESSING SYMPATHY is an expression or feeling of pity and sorrow when we know and see someone or people are unlucky or have trouble and in bad condition .By expressing sympathy we want to show our concern or carefulness on other people ‘s condition.

There are some expressions to show our sympathy to other people.

Some of the examples are shown below :

• Oh, I am sorry to hear that 
• That’s too bad
• What a pity of you !
• Be patient, it would be better soon
• I take my sympathy to you
• I sympathize with your condition
• I know how is your feeling
• It would be OK soon.

There are also some responses to accept sympathy from other people. Here the examples.

• Thank you very much
• It’s very kind of you
• I hope so
• That’s a pity, isn’t it?
• Thanks for your sympathy
• Thanks for your support
• I would be OK, thank you very much for your support

Example dialogue of expressing Sympathy :

Mega    : “Hi,Henry. What's up? You look so sad”
Henry    : “Yeah, my grandmaa died last night”
Mega    : “Really? I'm sorry to hear that”
Henry    : “Thanks”
Mega    : “If I'm not mistaken, she is in Jakarta, right?”
Henry    : “Yes. We haven't visited her yet”
Mega    : “Does your family plan to go to Jakarta?”
Henry    : “Yes. Tonight. We are going to leave for Jakarta”
Mega    : “Oh, I hope your family will be fine”
Henry    : “Thanks a lot, Meg”