Say it naturally - Expressing And Receiving Sympathy

• I am/was deeply sorry to hear about your father’s death.
• I am/was really sorry to hear about your father’s death.
• I am/was truly sorry to hear about your father’s death.
• I’m sorry that you lost your job.
• I want to tell you how sorry I am that your grandmother is ill.
• I was shocked to learn that you’ll be leaving the company.
• I was sorry to learn that you’ll be leaving the company.
• I was upset to learn that you’ll be leaving the company.
• What a shame that you didn’t win the photography contest!
• How shocking to hear about Joe’s accident!
• How sad to hear about Joe’s accident!
• How awful to hear about Joe’s accident!
• How terrible to hear about Joe’s accident!
• How horrible to hear about Joe’s accident!
• That’s too bad about Harry’s dog. (Informal)
• Too bad that you didn’t make an A on the quiz. (Informal)

• I know how you must feel.
• I understand what you’re going through right now.
• I know your feelings.
• I understand how sad you must feel.
• I understand how angry you must feel.
• I understand how upset you must feel.
• I understand how hurt you must feel.
• I understand how frustrated you must feel.

• Please let me know if there’s anything I can do.
• I’ll be here if you need me.
• If you need me, please call.
• Is there anything I can do for you?
• Please don’t hesitate to ask if there’s something I can do

• I’m deeply moved. Thank you very much (Formal)
• I’m deeply touched. Thank you very much (Formal)
• I’m deeply grateful. Thank you very much (Formal)
• I appreciate your kindness.
• Thank you.
• It’s very nice of you to offer to help.
• It’s very kind of you to offer to help.
• It’s very sweet of you to offer to help.
• Thank you for your sympathy.
• Thank you for your kindness.
• Thank you for all your help.
• Thank you for showing your care.
• Thank you for being here when I needed you.
• Thank you for your concern.
• Thank you for your great support.
• Yes, I’ll call you if I need you. Thanks.