Concern and Sympathy
There are many ways we can express concern and sympathy.
We could say:
‘That’s terrible.’ I had a car accident on the weekend. That’s terrible, are you OK?
‘I am sorry to hear that.’ I can’t come to the party on Saturday night. I’m sorry to hear that.
‘I know how you feel.’ I’m so upset this morning. I lost my wallet on the way to work. I know how you feel, that happened to me a few years ago.
‘I hope you feel better soon.’ I’m going to leave early. I’ve got a bad headache. I hope you feel better soon.