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Originally Posted by sarahsweets
Hey @rdgrad15:
What I try to do is personalize my condolences but remain respectful by using the person's name or who they were to the person i am offering condolences to, especially if they are not a close friend. Like ' I am so sorry to hear about the passing of john, I know you (loved, liked, had a relationship) with him". If they are a further away aquaintance I may say " I heard about your brother and I wanted to tell you I am sorry you are in pain"
If it is a close friend I might say " I am so sorry you are in pain and suffering. I know you loved john very much and its so hard when we lose someone". I am not saying this is the way it should be but to me "sorry for your loss" is generic enough to have almost a reverse affect. I would never be one to reject condolences though.
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Yeah that is a good idea too, and if you give condolences, that's usually the best thing to say.