Sympathy

Jane : Hi Tia ,I saw you with Mira yesterday at the police office. What happened ?

Tia : Really ? I accompanied Mira to report the police. Mira lost her purse when I was in the market

Jane : ………………………………..

• How happy you are

• I know you have a lot of money

• What a terrible situation for you

• I don’t know about it

Hendra : “Ouch”

Father : What’s wrong with you , son?

Hendra : I cut my finger while cutting this carrot.

Father :………………………. , put the medicine on it.

Hendra : Yes, Dad

• How happy you are

• It doesn’t hurt me

• Oh, dear be patient, it would be okay soon

• You are wrong

Budi : Why was shifa absent yesterday

Dina : Her father passed away

Budi : ………..Why didn’t you tell me before ?

Dina : I have just heard about it

• How happy you are

• It doesn’t make me sad

• You are wrong

• I am deeply sorry to hear that

A person who calls out "ALAS!" is feeling very...

• happy!

• sad.

• confused

• beautiful

Your colleague tells you their pet passed away. What is the most appropriate response?

• "You can always get a new one."

• "I’m so sorry for your loss. I know how much they meant to you."

• "Oh, that happens sometimes. Don't worry."

• "You must be overthinking it."

Your friend tells you that they had a bad day. How do you show sympathy?

• Everyone has bad days. You know it, right?

• Sorry to hear that. Do you want to talk about it?

• At least you’re not the only one.

• Maybe it’s not that bad.

A neighbor tells you their grandmother passed away. What should you say?

• "She was old, right? I think it's her time to go."

• "My condolences to you and your family."

• "Life goes on."

• "Are you okay?"

Your coworker tells you they lost a family heirloom. What is the most sympathetic response?

• Things get lost, it’s just life.

• I’m so sorry to hear that. That must be really upsetting.

• Well, at least it wasn’t money.

• You should have been more careful.

A friend looks sad and you ask why. They say they had an argument with their sibling. How should you respond?

• Well, you’re both adults. Deal with it.

• You can talk it out soon. That must be tough.

• Siblings fight all the time.

• Why are you even upset about it?

Someone tells you they didn’t get a job they applied for. What is the best way to show sympathy?

• "You’ll find something better, I’m sure."

• "Maybe it wasn’t meant for you."

• "It’s okay, try harder next time."

• "Oh, that’s too bad. What will you do now?"