Visiting Friend and

Family

English for Nursing

Retno Apriliyanti, S.Pd
INDIKATOR PENCAPAIAN
1. Mahasiswa dapat menggunakan ekpresi yang
menunjukkan simpati dan ungkapan kebahagiaan saat
mengunjungi teman atau keluarga di rumah sakit.
2. Mahasiswa dapat berkomunikasi dalam konteks
komunikasi interpersonal dengan teman atau keluarga
yang sedang ditimpa musibah dalam konteks di rumah
sakit
3. Mahasiswa dapat melakukan handling complaint beserta
response yang harus dilakukan.
What are there in patient’s room
Definition
Sympathy expression is an expression
or feeling of pity and sorrow when we
know and see someone or people are
unlucky or have trouble and in bad
condition. Example : your friend’s
grandfather is sick, it makes your
friend sad. You can entertaint your
friend by showing sympathy.

By expressing sympathy we want to

show our concern or carefulness on
other people's condition .
Purpose of Expressing Symphaty

It can make people in trouble being happy, and

We prove that we care
Detailed Expression
Formal
I’m extremely sorry to hear that.

I was deeply sorry to hear.

What a terrible situation for you.

You have my deepest sympathy

Please accept my condolences. (when

someone has died)
Detailed Expression
Neutral
I’m sorry to hear that.
You must be very upset.
I know how it feels.
How terrible/awful.
What extremely bad luck.
Detailed Expression
Informal

That’s awful.

Oh dear.

Poor you

What a shame

Sounds painful.
 Response

• Thank you very much. I'm

deeply moved
• It's very kind of you to be so
concerned, but really, I'm fine
now.
• Thanks for your support
• Thanks. I appreciate your
sympathy
Sample Dialogue
Bring them along you
Kinds Of Visitors
Keep The Manner When Visiting
Visiting Hour is Over
 Formative Test

1. Why should we deliver our symphaty to other people?

2. Please mention the formal form of giving symphaty!
3. Please mention the informal form of giving symphaty!
4. What should we prepare before visit some friends or family?
5. Who are immediate family?
6. Could you please mention some expression of apologizing?
7. What is the magic word that you must say before leaving?