Learn about the differences between empathy and sympathy. This article also looks at some frequently asked questions.

Offer sincere condolences with simple statements like “I am sorry for your loss.” Be present for the grieving parent, even if it means sitting in silence with them. It's important not to try to make ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m sure you are aware that grief is one of the toughest emotions to process. I therefore believe those grieving should be given a break and allowed to grieve in the manner that ...

In an unusual move, Sephardi Chief Rabbi David Yosef has sent a letter of condolence to the family of Charlie Kirk. Kirk, a 31-year-old prominent US right-wing activist assassinated last week, was a ...

When we have interactions with people especially during difficult times, there are two words that often come up almost everytime which are Empathy and Sympathy. Yes, these words definitely sound ...

The U.S. has been a key ally to Israel for decades, but polls suggest an increasing number of Americans are questioning that relationship amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. On October ...

It's natural to want to help a bereaved family during their time of loss, but whether you should put money in a sympathy card can actually be a bit of a touchy subject. Like everything else ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was taught by my mother and grandmother, who practiced what they preached, that condolence letters are to be acknowledged. Their practice was to answer every condolence letter ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was taught by my mother and grandmother, who practiced what they preached, that condolence letters are to be acknowledged. Their practice was to answer every condolence letter ...