Polite Ways to Express Sympathy in the Event of a Tragedy

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Let's talk about different ways you can express sympathy when there is a tragic event or loss of life. These are polite expressions you can use to show others that you care and offer your condolences.
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This video is completely reliable for me because I know about how to express SYMPATHY with different sentences and words.
Thanks a million for your exceptional video.

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Accept my sympathies.😀 Thanks again, and keep on prospering and teaching us. Bless you again !

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3:26 My experience is that if the person responding to someone elses loss is religious, they feel free to share "prayers". They always did and do towards me, although I am not religious. But... they also know I hear the intent and their effort, instead of the words which I give my own meaning.
So if you are religious and you feel free to express that: always say this. Although I am not religious, I think it is beautiful.
Also: if you are spiritual or want to express a spiritual intent besides being religious use the sentence: "I'll light a candle for you".

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Thank you so much for this useful lesson, it helps me to express my sympathy in dramatic situations. How about expressing our sympathy in a hard time like broke up, divorce, retirement, or fired from a job? what do we say in these situations? Thanks in advance.

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Hi Neven. Thanks so much for your comment. You could use some of these expressions in the same situations you mentioned. For example, instead of "I hope you feel better," you could say "I hope things get better." 😊

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I use it for condolance. Thank u

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Thanks for your comment. Here's a lesson you may find useful. It's not about introducing yourself but greeting people. Perhaps we'll do an introduction lesson in the future. 👍
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Hi thats was intresting lesson thank u
I have confussion whats the difference btw empathy and sympathy

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Thanks so much for your comment. I'm glad you enjoyed the lesson. As for difference between empathy and sympathy, here's a link to our explanation: czcams.com/video/bpFVLHCzI1o/video.html

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Interactive English thank u so much :D i got it
Sympathy is to understand somebody's feeling
Empathy is to feel what he feels like + understanding the feeling
Sounds clear now

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You want to share the joys and sorrows of ours and so you sympathise with these sympathetic expressions.

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Maam is only used for the British Queen! Way out of order here!

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I want you to do a video about informal self intro or a bio..

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Condolences means? Where we have to use this word?

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Hi Jesira, thank you for your comment. We express our condolences when someone dies. I hope you found this video useful. Have a great day!

[@ujalachaudhry]

Different ways of express sympathy when there is a tragic or sad situation, if someone you are close to is going through a rough time or a loss...
1. I hope things get better soon. (for every situation)
2. I hope you feel better. (for illnesd but not any chronic illness)
3. I am sorry for your loss. (for personal tragedy or death)
4. You are in my thoughts and prayers. (for someone in serious illness, death, personal problem)
5. Please accept my condolences.
(specially for death)
6. I am saddened for your loss. (again for death)

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7. My heart is with you in this time of your loss.

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I love your eyes madame is that offence? or inappropriate ?or your hasband will kill me? tell him don't worry just tell what I think and have all the respect for this charming creature that's all , thanks for the lesson madame

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[@antoniodelima2066]

can i say "my simpathies" ?

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Hi Antonio. Thanks for commenting. Yes, it's okay to offer someone your sympathies. 😃👍

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Could you please use the accent of your hometown when you explain so that we can understand movies

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congrats expressions please

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Hi Aydin. Thanks for your comment. And we appreciate your suggestion. We'll keep that in mind for a future lesson. 😊

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hello mam could u conduct my ielts speaking only for 10 to 15 in a day

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Thanks for commenting. Sorry, at this point we're not offering any private lessons. However, a great way to practice speaking on your own, especially for the IELTS, is to record yourself talking about a topic. Afterwards, watch the video and evaluate your own speaking skills and consider these questions. Are you able to speak continuously? Are there many awkward pauses? Do you use good eye contact? Are you talking about events in logical order? 😃👍

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[@VickiBee]

In ENGLISH? I'm surprise they DO have words in English that "help." Sorry, but I lost someone in my family on September 11. I was told by grief counselors to say "I'm not doing well. Thanks for asking." Then move on so they know you're not going to take up large amounts of their time making them feel uncomfortable. I tried it once, and it did work, but most of the time I can't mention it.
You get treated as if YOU'RE the one who made all this happen.
I'm hypersensitive to how people have treated us. Some of their words have left all kind of words to be desired, but not heard yet.
I actually wish I'd heard more of THESE ways of expressing sympathy. I won't repeat some of what we heard. Almost none of it was included in the video.

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Sorry, what movies ar they in..... I mean the expression....

[@InteractiveEng]

Thanks for your comment. In any movie or TV show that has a scene in which people are at a funeral you're likely to hear one of theses expressions. 👍

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More slang videos

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Thanks for commenting. We'll make more slang lessons in the future. 👍

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I was hoping it was in sign language

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why is this title lesson written in portuguese?

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We try to translate our Titles & Descriptions into many of the primary languages of our viewers. Hope you have a wonderful day. 😊

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Thanks for your comment. If you're interested in grammar lessons, here are some useful videos that are very comprehensive. 👍
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[@Reaction_60]

Actually, have the courage and sincerity enough to promise your prayers to the person you are comforting - regardless of whether the person in mourning is religious or not. Why would you offer the comfort of the Almighty only to a believer but something inferior to someone who does not believe? Are you scared to profess a heartfelt concern for an unbelieving person just because he doesn't share your faith? That's soft and dishonest.

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Hi, I hope I don't use those words any time soon... kkkkkkkk.

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Hi Henrique. I totally agree. Thanks for commenting & have a great weekend. 😊

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You are so gifted but why your eyes look a bit sad

[@InteractiveEng]

Thanks so much for your comment. I'm glad you like the lesson. Because we're talking about expressing sympathy, I wanted to take it more seriously (which meant less smiles). 😊

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