The following is an example of an expression frequently used sentences in the English language.
You will hear: My sister got a car accident last night.
The best response is ….
a. Oh really? It is nice to hear that.
b. Oh really? I'm sorry to hear that.
Study the following expressions of showing happiness, sympathy and affection.
• I'm delighted to hear that.
• It gives me a great pleasure.
• Nice news! Or good News! It makes me happy.
• Hooray!
• It's lovely.
• I really care about you?
• Don't you worry. I'm with you.
• What's wrong with you?
• Hope you will be fine.
• Are you OK?
• What a terrible situation for you.
• I do sympathise (I assure you).
• I'm extremely sorry to hear that.
• I know how it feels
• Oh what a shame ....
• Oh that's awful.
• Oh dear, sorry to hear that.
Empathy the act of attempting to understand the thoughts, experiences, and perspectives of others from their own lens (e.g. their history, experiences, priorities and values).
Expressions in English
For example:You will hear: My sister got a car accident last night.
The best response is ….
a. Oh really? It is nice to hear that.
b. Oh really? I'm sorry to hear that.
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good news
happy
happiness
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affection
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condolence
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It's really great. I'm so happy.
I'm delighted to hear that.
It gives me satisfaction.
I'm very sorry to hear that!
That is a pity/shame!
Are you OK?
What a terrible situation!
Please accept my condolences!
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Study the following expressions of showing happiness, sympathy and affection.
Showing Happiness
• It's really great. I'm so happy.• I'm delighted to hear that.
• It gives me a great pleasure.
• Nice news! Or good News! It makes me happy.
• Hooray!
• It's lovely.
Showing Affection (Giving Attention)
• What should I do to cheer you up?• I really care about you?
• Don't you worry. I'm with you.
• What's wrong with you?
• Hope you will be fine.
• Are you OK?
Showing Sympathy
• You have my deepest sympathy.• What a terrible situation for you.
• I do sympathise (I assure you).
• I'm extremely sorry to hear that.
• I know how it feels
• Oh what a shame ....
• Oh that's awful.
• Oh dear, sorry to hear that.
What's the difference between sympathy and empathy?
Sympathy is the act of imagining and interpreting the thoughts, experiences, and perspectives of others from our own lens (e.g. our history, experiences, priorities and values).Empathy the act of attempting to understand the thoughts, experiences, and perspectives of others from their own lens (e.g. their history, experiences, priorities and values).
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