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Expressing Sympathy. The right thing to say…. Speak UP!. Say something supportive, even if you are nervous. Let your friend know that you know. It is important that your friend know you care. Unfortunate Situations. Hearing about the situation from your friend, you could say
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Expressing Sympathy The right thing to say…
Speak UP! • Say something supportive, even if you are nervous. • Let your friend know that you know. • It is important that your friend know you care
Unfortunate Situations • Hearing about the situation from your friend, you could say • Ex. I am very sorry to hear that • Ex. That’s really too bad. • Ex. That sounds terrible. I am so sorry!
Unfortunate Situations • Hearing about the situation from someone else. Talk to your friend • Ex. I heard that you and your family are having some difficult times. I am sorry to hear about that. • Ex. I was sorry to hear about your misfortunes.
Show you care… • Let your friend know that you care and that you want to help • Ex. How are you doing? Are you OK? • Ex. Let me know if there’s anything that I can do to help.