When someone loses a family member or friend, what's the appropriate thing to say to them?
What's the correct response too?
2007-09-08 00:25:14 · 13 answers · asked by nina 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
"I'm so sorry for your loss. If there is anything I can help you with during this time, please let me know."
The person will probably thank you for your concern.
2007-09-08 04:27:25 · answer #1 · answered by VeggieTart -- Let's Go Caps! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry for your loss. (if you mean it you can add: If there is anything I can do to help, let me know.) The correct response is thank you. If you add the anything I can do, be prepared to help if asked. Sometimes just going over for a cup of coffee is all they need. I found with the death of my mother that no one wanted to let me be their friend even months later. If they had a problem, they avoided talking about it around me. Don't shut the griever out of your life, let them hear your problems. This helps them go on.
2007-09-08 09:49:01 · answer #2 · answered by gigglings 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This happened to me only last night. My wife and I were out to see a play. Someone I know, a theatre acquaintance, was there. I had heard that her mother had passed away. I took her hand, looked her in the eyes, and said, "I really felt bad for you when I heard that your mom died. Are you all right?" In short, it was personal, affectionate, and brief, with a bit of a human touch added. We hugged and she went her way and my wife and I found our seats. As simple and 'true' as that.
2007-09-08 12:30:14 · answer #3 · answered by Yank 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course, I am sorry for your loss. But another great thing to do is to ask a question. If you didn't know the person, ask their name. Ask something about the person that is deceased to make the person telling you remember a good thought.
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2007-09-08 08:45:14 · answer #4 · answered by Bacchus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry for your loss, I am here for you.
The usual response is a simple "thank you".
Awkward times such as this do not generate much in the way of conversation.
2007-09-08 07:41:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Eye contact, and: " I'm sorry to hear about ur loss".
If you knew the person add in something about him/her e.g. he was a great guy, she was a lovely person etc.
A hand shake is optional.
response: thank you.
2007-09-08 08:08:33 · answer #6 · answered by mahawi61 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Could try-
I'm sorry for your loss. My thoughts/prayers are with you and your family
2007-09-08 07:40:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep it short and sweet...."I'm really sorry for your loss, and our prayers are with you, and your family..."
2007-09-08 08:41:00 · answer #8 · answered by samdugan 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're in my prayers and thoughts
2007-09-08 11:38:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry for your loss.
the usual response is thank you
2007-09-08 07:33:33 · answer #10 · answered by conicat 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋