2007-05-18 20:25:40 · 25 answers · asked by angelina 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
They're sorry that the death has occurred, and they're sorry for your loss. You don't need to know the deceased to offer condolences to the greiving.
I've attended funerals for people I barely knew/didn't know at all...not for the deceased, but out of respect for my friends who lost a family member.
2007-05-18 20:33:15 · answer #1 · answered by d h 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
When someone passes, you are showing respect by gathering with the loved ones you know. When you say you are sorry for their passing, it is to your friend because they lost someone close or special in their life.
2007-05-25 08:59:53 · answer #2 · answered by zevenex 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's being respectful. Letting someone know you're there if they need you at a time like that. Also, letting them know you're very sorry that they've lost an important person close to them.
2007-05-25 03:57:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is to acknowledge the respect you have for the person who has had the loss. Are you not sorry for your friend whose parent has just passed away.would you not like someone to feel sad for you?
2007-05-18 20:37:10 · answer #4 · answered by toddytoad 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
When I said it, I meant I am sorry they are going through that tough time.
What baffels me is when someone I barely know tells me to let them know if there is anything they can do. Yeah, I don't even know where you live or your phone number and I will not see you again for maybe months, what do I need you to do for me???
2007-05-24 09:32:52 · answer #5 · answered by do it right 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They feel bad for what has happened and probably can relate. If you say "I'm sorry for your loss" it's a general expression of empathy for the other person's situation
2007-05-19 02:21:48 · answer #6 · answered by Chelsea 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
well maye they have experienced the hurt and feeling of being torn apart and empty and alone, and the guilt and regret and did i mention hurt...and they knowhow difficult it can be adn they are sorry that you have to experience it for anyone who has lost someone they know the intensity the raw hurt and the fear of truly letting go of that and the struggle to bother going on, and even if u only haev a drop of compassion your are sorry they have to go through that...
2007-05-18 20:32:06 · answer #7 · answered by kay 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
"I'm sorry for your loss" is the full expression. It's an offer of sympathy and compassion for the living. The dead don't need it. The survivors need all they can get.
2007-05-19 01:25:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
In this case it's not an apology, it's the way you say you're sad someone is grieving. It shows compassion and caring.
2007-05-26 19:04:28 · answer #9 · answered by Mudlark 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its just a conditioned response like 'oh I'm sick with the black plague ''oh I'm sorry' or 'i lost my leg today' 'oh I'm sorry' so 'hey my husband died today in a tragic mining experience when a lawn gnome knocked over some dynamite' so you'd say 'oh I'm sorry'
2007-05-26 11:33:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋