Showing Care/Sympathy

Definition
Sympathy expression is an expression or feeling of pity and sorrow when we know and see
people are unlucky, have trouble, or are in bad condition. For example, our friend is sad
because his/her grandfather is sick. We can entertain him/her by showing sympathy. By
expressing sympathy, we want to show our concern or care for other people’s condition.

Purpose
The purpose of expressing sympathy is to comfort people who have trouble or are in bad
conditions. It is also aimed to let people know that we care for them. We can express
sympathy directly to him/her orally by saying something supportive. In this way, we let our
friend know that we know about his/her sadness and we let our friend know that we care and
want to help him/her. If the person who is in trouble is far from us, we can send him/her a
letter, postcard, short message service (sms), or email to show our care/ sympathy.

here are some expressions to show our sympathy to other people:

 Oh, I am sorry to hear that.
 That’s too bad.
 What a pity of you !
 Be patient, it would be better soon.
 I take my sympathy to you.
 I sympathize with your condition.
 I know how areyour feeling.
 You must be very upset.
 Oh, poor Jane. What happened to her?
 Please accept my condolence.

Expression of sympathy for something fun:

- I'm happy for you then.
- Great!
- Fantastic!
- How exciting!

Here are some responses to accept sympathy from other people :

 I hope so.
 It’s very kind of you.
 That’s a pity, isn’t it?
 Thanks for your sympathy.
 Thanks for your support.
 I would be OK, thank you very much for your support.
 Thank you for your concern.
 Thank you so much.
Example 1
Anis : Iffa why you look very sad today?
Iffa : Because I Miss Fina L
Anis : What happen with Fina?
Iffa : She has accident 2 days ago.
Anis : Oh My God! How poor she is!
Rahma : I see Fina on the road recently.
Anis : Oh ya? How is she?
Rahma : She walk with wheelchair.
Iffa : Oh my gosh, Finaaaaa L
Anis : I know how your feel. I sympathize with you.
Iffa : Thats very kind of you.
Rahma : Oh Look! She is Fina !
Fina : Hello friends! Help me !
Iffa : Finaaaa, i miss you very much. I am anxious with you. Everyday i always dreaming of
you.
Anis : You’re too over, Fa.
Iffa : i’m sure.
Rahma : Fina, remember that we love and care about you.
Fina : Oh thankyou friends, i appreciate your sympathy.
Rahma : Fina, this is your Physic Test result.
Fina : Haaaaaah? What a bad result.
Anis : Keep calm , Fin.
Iffa : Don’t easily, give up!
Fina : Thanks for your support.

In this Text Anis Iffa And Rahma Gave Shympaty To Fina Because Fina Broke His Leg And Got
a Whellchair to go everywere

Example 2
Hilal : Hi, Najmi. This is Hilal. Do you still remember me?
Najmi : Oh, Hilal. How are you?
Hilal: : Fine, thank you. And how have you been?
Najmi ; I feel great. Why are you here?
Hilal : Well, I want to visit my nephew. Listen, Najmi. I would like to apologize for not being
able to present at your wedding party.
Najmi : That’s all right. But you missed meeting our old friends.
Hilal : I know. Well, actually I was on our way to your party when suddenly a car hit me.
Najmi : Oh, dear. That’s awful. Are you OK?
Hilal : I was fine. But I had to my car.
Najmi : I am so glad you are safe from the accident. Why don’t you come to my hose then?

Najmi Gave shympaty to hilal because hilal had a car accident while he want to go to najmi house
Answer the following questions correctly!

1. Amelia : I'm afraid our government can't handle the flood problem usually happens in
Jakarta every year.
Steven : . . . . . . . . . . . I hope your government can find its solution immediately

2. Nadya : I'm afraid we will lose our house because my father is having problem in
returning the bank's loan and it's possible for bank to foreclose our house.
Ronny : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I hope your family can solve the problem soon.

3. Jane : Hi Tia ,I saw you with Mira yesterday at the police office.
What happened ?
Tia : Really ? I accompanied Mira to report the police.
Mira lost her purse when I was in the market
Jane : ………………………………..

4. Hendra : “Ouch”
Father : What’s wrong with you , son?
Hendra : I cut my finger while cutting this carrot.
Father :………………………. , put the medicine on it.
Hendra : Yes, Dad

5. Budi : Why was shifa absent yesterday

Dina : Her father passed away
Budi : ………..Why didn’t you tell me before ?
Dina : I have just heard about it

6. fahmi : have you heard about linda? she got an accident on the way to school
nabila : is that true? i feel sorry for her.
the underlined word means...

7.I was on our way to your party when suddenly a car hit me.
Najmi : _____________________
Hilal : I was fine. But I had to my car.

8. i miss you very much. I am anxious with you. Everyday i always dreaming of you.
Anis : You’re too over, Fa.
Iffa : i’m sure.
Rahma :______________________________________
Fina : Oh thankyou friends, i appreciate your sympathy.

9.Nina : Why You Didn’t Come to my birthday yesterday

Damar: My Brother Had Accident
Nina : ____________
10.Danu: Hello Derry whats The Matter With You
Derry: Have You Heard the Kelud Mountain Was erupted last night?
And some of my relatives there
Danu : ________________-
ANSWER

1. Oh, I'm sorry to hear that

2. Im Really Sorry For What Happened on you

3. What a teribble situation for you

4. Oh Dear It Teribble

5. I am deeply sorry to hear that

6. Showing Care

7. Oh, dear. That’s awful. Are you OK?

8. Fina, remember that we love and care about you

9. I Am sorry to Hear That

10. Im So Sad To what happened to you