Thu. Aug 14th, 2025

 HOW TO RESPOND BAD NEWS


    So If someone  tells you that  they fired, they lost their job, or their someone close to them is sick or someone has dies, When we receive bad news we don’t know what to say, how to respond to that situation.  some situations are terrible, painful and difficult we don’t know how to respond to that  Don’t say ” things will work out” , ”sorry ”, ”what happened”, Instead try one of these phrases and words let him know he isn’t alone give your thoughts and prayers.


How to responding to bad news


• How dreadful! I am really sorry to hear that

• If you need anything I am here for you

• I am sorry for you loss

• That’s awful

• Oh no…

• I hope things get better

• That must be awful

• Poor you! I do sympathize you

• That’s terrible

• What a pity!

• I am so sorry to hear that

• I can’t believe it!

• That’s no good

• I’ll be thinking of you

• I can imagine how you feel

• It’s hard to take but I understand your opinion

• Anytime you need to talk, just call me

• Sorry, that’s rough

• I understand your situation

• Oh, dear!

• My goodness! What a shock! Its hard to believe

• It’s hard to take but I understand your opinion

• What a shame

• Please accept my deepest sympathy

• How dreadful!

• How Unfortunate!

• I am sorry to hear such terrible news

• Is there anything I can do to help you?

• If there’s anything I can do just let me know

• I understand your position

• My heart hurts for you

• That’s so sad.. and so unexpected

• You have all my sympathy. I know how you must feel


So If there’s something that bad news, but it’s not as serious like test mark, lost job, breakup.
You could give some best wishes for future encourage him tell some positive and wishing them for future
You could say 
   
•  Oh, I hope you find something else
• Do your best and leave the rest to god
• I know you can do it
• Don’t give up