The answer would contribute to cross-cultural investigation between English & Arabic expressions used by both males & females on weddings & funerals.
2006-09-25 07:48:46 · 9 answers · asked by Dinha G 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Well when in the receiving line at a wedding it is usual to say 'Congratulations' to the Groom and something like 'I wish you every happiness' to the Bride.
At a funeral it is usually 'I am sorry for your loss' or I'm so sorry', or sometimes a hug is enough when words won't come.
2006-09-25 07:59:00 · answer #1 · answered by Learner 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With weddings one is ideally supposed to congratulate the groom (for winning the bride!) with "Congratulations! I hope you will be very happy!" or something similar, and offer the bride "Best wishes for your future happiness!" (even if you secretly think that she was the one who captured the groom!).
At funerals, people really don't want to be burdened with too many words and so it is best to say: "My heartfelt condolences!" and put as much feeling into it as possible. It is etiquette to write a letter of condolence to the next of kin in which you speak of your fond memories of the deceased and of how much they will be missed and it is good manners for the recipient to reply in his or her own handwriting. If you don't feel up to writing a letter or didn't really know the deceased, then a card is just as acceptable.
2006-09-28 03:15:16 · answer #2 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Ireland we say "Congratulations, all the best for the two of you"
or something along these lines,
and the most usual formula at funerals to the bereaved is "(I'm so)Sorry for your troubles"
There is no gender difference that I'm aware of anywhere in the English speaking countries.
2006-09-25 09:14:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Weddings: Congratulate the couple, shake hands perhaps present a gift.
Funeral: present a floral tribute and verbal or written "In Deepest Sympathy"
Salam Alekum
2006-09-25 07:59:10 · answer #4 · answered by Gamall 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In deepest sympathy or united in grief for a funeral. On a wreath we say In Loving Memeory of ...... For a wedding we say All our good wishes for a wonderful future together or Here's to a long and happy marriage.
2006-09-25 07:56:16 · answer #5 · answered by Valli 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah thats funny!!! I wouldnt dare tell my family that they're next for a funeral though because I'll get in trouble. My family runs there mouth.
2016-03-27 09:09:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
at wedding presents are given to the bride and groom, greetings cards, buying drinks for them and generally getting drunk is in order.
"congratulations, well done" etc
at funerals, wearing black, buying drinks, and getting drunk.
"im sorry, sorry to hear it, anything we can do" etc
2006-09-25 08:00:06 · answer #7 · answered by the mofo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-16 23:25:28 · answer #8 · answered by williams 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for wedding you could say "to wish you both everything you wish for yourselves" for a funeral you could say "you are in our thoughts and our hearts"
2006-09-25 07:57:52 · answer #9 · answered by Jane S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋