when a person says "I'm Sorry" or something like that at a time of loss. what do you say back?
2007-07-13 04:06:11 · 14 answers · asked by meeepaulinee 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Just a simple thank you works. There is no need in saying anything else. Most people say this because there are few words to express how they feel when someone dies.
2007-07-13 04:11:33 · answer #1 · answered by saved_by_grace 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they're giving you their condolences for your loss, the only thing you really can say is thank you. They know that nothing they say will make you feel better, but we all feel compelled to say something. Just thank them for their support and tell them how much it means to you that they're there for you.
2007-07-13 04:11:33 · answer #2 · answered by OhKatie! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on who died and the circumstances. If it is a relative who has been sick for a very long time and we knew death was coming i will explain this to them that it was no suprise - that we were prepared for it and tell them its kind of a relief that they are not suffering anymore.
2007-07-13 04:17:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Thank you" will suffice. No one really knows what to say to actually help (not that anything does), so the best thing to do is keep it simple.
2007-07-13 04:49:21 · answer #4 · answered by napqueen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I usually just say thank you to them.
2007-07-13 04:24:40 · answer #5 · answered by Patti C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thank you
2007-07-13 04:09:19 · answer #6 · answered by str8talker 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thank you. I'm sorry, too.
2007-07-13 04:41:54 · answer #7 · answered by luv_figure_skating 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Thank you.
2007-07-13 04:39:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thank you.
2007-07-13 04:13:40 · answer #9 · answered by scrapbookindiva79 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thank you.
They are just offering their condolences & there are few words to express that.
2007-07-13 04:09:30 · answer #10 · answered by Jane 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋