EXPRESSING SYMPATHYAndrew (X MIA-1 / 2)Frandy (X MIA-1 / 4)Louis (X MIA-1 / 8)

Material about Expressing Sympathy

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 Do We Show Our Sympathy?• We express it

directly to him/her orally, say something supportive.

• We also can use a letter, card, post, short message service and e-mail.

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

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

Here are some responses

Respond:• Thank you very much. I'm deeply moved• It's very kind of you to be so concerned, but really,

I'm fine now.• Thanks for your support• Thanks. I appreciate your sympathy

Example of Dialogue

The word ‘I’m very sorry to hear that,…’ is used to express sympathy.