Condolencing a person, we express our participation in the feelings about the loss of a loved one, share his pain. The death of a loved one makes a person more sensitive and vulnerable, therefore it is necessary to select the words of condolence with great accuracy.
Instruction manual
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If you have received news of the death of a person you know, but for some reason you cannot personally attend the funeral ceremony, send a telegram expressing condolences. There should be few words in it. In no case do not write a telegram in poetic form or quotes from books. The telegram will look too pathetic.
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Send a telegram immediately after receiving the news of death. If you wait a little, then your condolences after a while will be an inappropriate reminder to relatives of the loss of a loved one.
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Imagine that you are talking with a relative of the deceased in person. When choosing words to express condolences, try to construct the sentence so that it sounds most sincere. The purpose of the telegram is the comfort and support of a grieving person.
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In no case do not write a telegram in poetic form or quotes from books
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In modern society, there is no culture of death and burial, so talking about it becomes awkward. Expression of condolences has become an element of etiquette. Read special editions that contain guides for writing mournful words, explain under what circumstances what words should be written. The manual provides examples for specific cases of loss of a spouse, child, colleague, parents, etc.
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Follow the established order of thoughts when expressing condolences in a telegram. First express your regret about what happened, then express condolences to the relatives. Let us know that you are ready to support grieving people at any time. Relatives of the deceased should appreciate your friendly, sincere participation. Be sure to subscribe at the end of the telegram and do not forget to indicate those who join your words of sympathy.
