How to Respond to Good News in English

• That’s great!
• Well done!
• I’m (so/really) glad to hear that!
• Wonderful! Thank you for sharing.
• I’m/we’re very happy for you.
• Congratulations.
• That’s very good news.

What to say after hearing a sad news?

If you know the person very well, you might say something much more informal, such as:

• That really sucks.
• That’s a shame.
• That’s awful/terrible.
• What a pity!
• Poor you!
• Better luck next time.
• I’m here for you if you need anything. ( rather informal)

What to say instead of sorry to hear that?

21 More Empathetic Ways to Say ‘I’m Sorry to Hear That’

• “Words can’t express how saddened we are to hear of your loss.
• “I can’t imagine how much you’re hurting right now.”
• “I’m so sorry for your loss.
• “I’m sorry to hear such terrible news.”
• “I’ll be right over with dinner and games for the kids.”

What does I’m sorry to hear that mean?

(-I’m sad) -I’m sorry to hear that: (-I feel unhappy) -I sympathize, I feel sad that this has happened to you.

Why do they say no news is good news?

The phrase no news is good news is something people say when they are worried about something to make them feel better. People usually only report bad things in news, not normal things. Therefore, if you don’t hear that something bad happened, it must mean that everything is going well, and as expected.

How do you break good news to someone?

8 Better Ways to Deliver Good News to a Loved One

1. Use Social Media.
2. Wrap the News Into a Gift.
3. 3. Mail the News.
4. Gift Something.
5. Host an Event.
6. Video Announcement.
7. Bake Something Sweet.
8. Have an In-Person Conversation.

How do you respond to terrible news?

Common Expressions:

1. I’m so sorry to hear that!
2. What awful news! I’m sorry.
3. I’m sorry to hear such terrible news.
4. I’m very sorry – that must be awful/frustrating/scary/difficult.
5. If there’s anything I can do, just let me know.
6. I really don’t know what to say, I can’t believe it. I’m very sorry.

How do you react when you hear death news?

How do you respond to death news?

1. “Accept my condolences.”
2. “My deepest sympathy.”
3. “I’m very saddened to hear of your loss.”
4. “I am so sorry for your loss.”
5. “My heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow.”
6. “Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.”
7. “My prayers are with you and family.”

How do you express empathy without apologizing?

There are a few ways you might acknowledge the challenge and thank them for sharing their feelings:

1. “It means a lot that you trust me with this.”
2. “You know I’m always here to listen, even if I don’t have a solution for you.”
3. “I’m so glad we’re talking about this. I always want to know what’s going on with you.”

What to say when someone gets bad news-NZ Herald?

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What to say to someone who just received devastating news?

Sometimes, we’re left feeling devastated. But having someone say just the right thing to you in that instant can change everything. We asked our Mighty readers to tell us the best thing someone said to them when they received devastating news. Here’s what they had to say: 1. “‘He’s the same little boy you’ve loved from the beginning.’

What do you say when you get bad news?

You can say “Oh no…” as an initial reaction to bad news. It’s common to say “Oh no” and then another one of the phrases: “My sister just got the results of the tests – she has cancer.” “Oh no. I’m so sorry to hear that.” “My computer crashed, and I lost all my data.” “Oh no – that stinks.”

When to say Oh No to bad news?

“Oh no – that stinks.” “That stinks” is usually used when something is annoying, not sad. If the bad news is surprising or funny, you can say “Oh no!” as an exclamation.