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Sympathy Expression

Sympathy expression is showing concern for others who are experiencing unlucky circumstances or trouble. It can be expressed orally, through letters, cards, SMS, email, television, radio or newspaper. Common phrases include "I'm so sorry to hear that" and "I'm awfully sorry about it." When expressing sympathy for minor issues, phrases like "What's shame" or "That's too bad" are used. For more serious accidents, phrases like "How terrible!" or "How awful!" are appropriate. When expressing sympathy for personal circumstances, saying "I'm sorry to hear that" or "I'm really sorry for them" shows care and support.

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Sympathy Expression

Sympathy expression is showing concern for others who are experiencing unlucky circumstances or trouble. It can be expressed orally, through letters, cards, SMS, email, television, radio or newspaper. Common phrases include "I'm so sorry to hear that" and "I'm awfully sorry about it." When expressing sympathy for minor issues, phrases like "What's shame" or "That's too bad" are used. For more serious accidents, phrases like "How terrible!" or "How awful!" are appropriate. When expressing sympathy for personal circumstances, saying "I'm sorry to hear that" or "I'm really sorry for them" shows care and support.

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Sympathy Expression

The definition of sympathy Expression :


Sympathy Expression 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.
How can we give sympathy expression to someone
:
We express it directly to him/her orally or we can
use a letter or card by post also by short message
service ( sms ), e-mail,television ,radio ,and
newspaper if he /she who got the trouble is far
from us.
Several expression of sympathy :
I m so sorry to hear that
Im awfully sorry about.
Oh ,how awfully
Oh, dear !
How pity you are !
Sympathy in details
A. Expressing of sympathy on minor
a. Whats shame
b. Whats pity
c. Thats a nuisance
d. Thats too bad
e. Thats pity
f. Oh dear
B. Expressing of sympathy on serious
accident
a. Goodness!
b. How terrible!
c. How Awful!
d. How dreadful!
C. Expressing of sympathy on personal
circumstances
a. Im sorry to hear that
b. Im sorry about that
c. Im really sorry for them
d. Please accept my deepest sympathy
e. Send my deepest condolence!
f. Please accept my condolences!
Example of dialogue that expression :
Mr Afgan : You know that ? David has lost contact
with his friend
Asraf : I m awfully sorry about information
it.
A traditional phrase in English is, "I'm very sorry
for your loss. My condolences."

A similar construction is "My condolences on the


loss of your father" or "My condolences on your
father's passing."

When it is someone I know very well, I sign my


note,

"Sharing your grief,


-- Ankhorite"

Other people might say, "sharing your sorrow" or


just "sincerely" or "with love."

Dear _____,
I was very saddened to hear about ______'s death
(passing). She was someone that really lived every
day to the fullest. (Include a personal memory).
While I know that words are only a small gesture
of support, I want you to know that her spirit has
touched many people's lives as it has mine. You
and your family are in our thoughts (and prayers).
I would like to extend an open invitation to run
errands and watch the kids. I will call shortly to
find out what I can do.
Again -- please know that you are very loved and
supported. She (deceased's name) often shared
with me how blessed she felt to have you in her
life.
My deepest sympathy and love to you and yours,
(your name)

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