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Suggestions For Picking Out Sympathy Quotes
When someone you know or is related to experiences a death of a loved one, you might want to let that person know that you are thinking of him or her. Rather than select an impersonal greeting card, you may wish to send along condolences that you selected or composed specifically for that individual. As you consider the availability of sympathy quotes, you might fare well to remember some suggestions.
When you think about what thoughts and feelings you want to send to the person, you may wish to express first how sorry you are for the person's loss. Your regret could be an underlying factor motivation to choosing a quote that will be appropriate and well appreciated. The person who receives your sympathies may understand that you are genuinely sorry for his or her sorrow.
With that, you may rely on a quote from a religious book or a prayer you know to let the recipient know of your condolences. When your family or your group of friends abides by a certain religious practice, a prayer or passage from the text you follow may adequately say what you are feeling. It may also be well received.
Another suggestion would be to avoid attempts at being funny. Your friend or relative may love humor any other time of the year. However, a death in the family may be ill timed to be funny or try out new humor. You might be reminded to avoid humorous expressions in your letter or card.
Similarly, mentioning how the deceased actually died could be something that turns out to be regrettable. Many individuals in mourning wish not to recall the circumstances that caused their loss. Mentioning it in your expressions of grief could be inappropriate.
By keeping these suggestions in mind, you may find it easier to choose sentimental expressions of grief in a time of mourning. Because etiquette might call for you to show your condolences, you may want to give a card or note that has appropriate words included. These tips may help you choose the best quotes for the occasion.
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