About Expressing Sympathy (English)

2. Material about Expressing Sympathy

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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

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