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a) Definition of sympathy expression Slide 5
b) How do we show our sympathy? Slide 7

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 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 .
Make sad people that have a trouble or in bad
condition become happy.

Make people know that we care with them

1. We express it directly to him/her orally, say
something supportive. Let your friend know that
you know about his/her sadness. Let your friend
know that you care and want to help her/ him.
2. We also can use a letter or card by post, short
message service (sms) and e-mail if he/she who got
the trouble is far from us .
 To express sympathy, we have 3 kinds situation.
They are:

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)

 Neutral
I’m sorry to hear that.

You must be very upset.

I know how it feels.

How terrible/awful.

What extremely bad luck.

 informal

That’s awful.

Oh dear.

Poor you

What a shame
 Responding

• 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

 Read this conversation

Fryska : Hi, valent what are you doing here?

Valent : Hi, Fryska. listen. Will you come here, please
Fryska : What’s up?
Valent : Well, I lost my money. Did you see it around
here
Fryska : I’m sorry to hear that .But, I didn’t see anything
around here. How much is it?
Valent : Twenty thousand rupiah
Fryska : Well, let me help you find it.
Valent : Thanks,Friska.

The word “I’m sorry to hear that” is used to express

sympathy.
This are some
examples of
sympathy card
Oh, dear,
I am so sorry to hear your bad
news. Be stronger and patient.
This is an example
My thoughts are with you. of expressing
By : Selly sympathy by short
message
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1. What is the definition of sympathy
expression?
2. What are the purpose of showing sympathy?
3. Mention 2 sympathy expression that we use
on formal situation!
4. How do we can express our sympathy?
5. Read illustration below, than answer the
questions!
Vina is your best friend. Today, she
look so sad because her grandmother is sick.
a) Why is Vina sad?
b) As Vina’s best friend. what will you do to
her?
 Glossary

1. Pity : Kasihan, iba

2. Concern : Keprihatinan
3. Trouble : Masalah
4. Terrible : Buruk sekali
5. Misfortune : Kemalangan
6. Supportive : dukungan
1. Yuliani, Marta, Yuniarti Dwi Arini. 2012. Bahasa Inggris untuk
SMA/MA. Klaten : Intan Pariwara.
2. Widiati, Utami. 2009. English. Jakarta : Bumi Aksara
3. www. Gambar Google.co.id/expressing sympathy card
4. www. Gambar Google.co.id/showing sympathy
5. WWW. Google. Co. Id/ How do we can express our sympathy.
6. www. Gambar Google.co.id/ smiley face
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