Expressions used to show sympathy
- I’m extremely sorry to hear that …
- I’m happy to hear that …
- What a terrible situation
- Congratulation on …
- How terrible/ how awful!
- What a pity/ what a nuisance!
- Oh, that’s bad luck
- Oh, what a shame!
When someone died, the expressions are:
- You have my deepest sympathy
- Please accept my condolence for …
- I know how you feel, I sympathize with you
Responses
- That’s very kind of you
- Thank you for your attention
- Thank you
- Thanks
Dialogue 1
Andy : I heard that you have cancelled your plan for studying abroad.
Titin : Yes. My mother didn’t allow me to go.
Andy : What a terrible situation.
Titin : Thank you. I think I’ll continue my study here.
Andy : The fact that your mother didn’t allow you to go is surprising.
Titin : Yes. She is the one who always supports me a lot.
Andy : Maybe, she worries about you so much.
Titin : Maybe, who knows.
Dialogue 2
Ms. Rin : So, Annie. Are you going to go to Jakarta tomorrow?
Annie : Yes, Mam. The company offers me a good position.
Ms. Rin : Congratulation on your success.
Annie : Thank you, Mam. The news that came yesterday is amazing.
Ms. Rin : Don’t worry. I believe that you can handle it and good luck.
Annie : Thank you, Mam. I wish a good luck for you too.
Dialogue 3
Jon : Unbelievable. I got 50 on my math test.
Gina : Oh, what a shame. You were absent too often.
Jon : But I think I can answer all the questions.
Gina : Okay. Why don’t we see Mr. Albert and ask.
Jon : Sure, Let’s go.
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