EXPRESSING SYMPATHY

Expressing Sympathy

Expressing sympathy is someone expression which feel the pity to one who experience of accident.He/she is only saying sympathy words,but not really follow to feel what felt by one who hit that accident.

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

·         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

The use of the expression should determine the context of situation. it will be different expression used in different context of situation. These expressions below show  sequence of the formality, from the most formal to less formal situation

The example of dialogue expressing symphty :

Rina : Hi, Doni. What's up? You look so sad.

Doni : Yea, my grandpa died last night.

Rina : Really? I'm sorry to hear that. Doni : Thanks.

Rina : If I'm not mistaken, he is in Bandung, right?

Doni : Yes. We haven't visited him yet. Rina : Does your family plan to go to Bandung?

Doni : Yes. Tonight. We are going to leave for Bandung.

Rina : Oh, I hope your family will be fine.

Doni : Thanks a lot, Rina

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