2007-01-18 22:24:09 · 9 answers · asked by kvenn 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
2007-01-18 22:28:49 · answer #1 · answered by Bella 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't do it by email. Put forth some effort, show compassion. People who are suffering as your colleague is rarely find the time to go online or check email messages. Send a card via the postal service or place it on his desk at work. Better yet, offer your undivided attention if he just needs to talk.
A single line would not show you are sincere.
2007-01-18 22:56:15 · answer #2 · answered by north79004487 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In person, tell your colleague, "I've been thinking about you and I know that this is a terrible and tough time for you. Is there anything I can help you with, here at work, so you can have a little extra time with your mother?" If the anwer is "no", simply say, "You and your family are in my prayers."
2007-01-19 00:05:21 · answer #3 · answered by Yo' Mama 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't send it through email. Go to the store and buy a sympathy card, write something simple like, "If there is anything I can do, let me know". This is much more personal and compassionate than an email. It shows that you are truly sorry for this person and what they're going through.
2007-01-19 03:39:08 · answer #4 · answered by Coop's Wife 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By email?!
You insensitive boor.
Write a letter or tell him face to face.
2007-01-18 22:36:53 · answer #5 · answered by silvercomet 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I wish you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
2007-01-19 04:27:58 · answer #6 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nothing you can really say that ever makes one feel better with something like that going on
2007-01-18 23:48:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Time is the best healer.
2007-01-18 22:29:49 · answer #8 · answered by shobha sorake 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm here for you if you need me.
2007-01-18 23:24:24 · answer #9 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋