* 16 Particular Occasions (p.2 of 3)
16.7 When you want to please the parents of a new baby
He's beautiful. Listen <“He’s beautiful Look how he is smiling.”>
What an adorable baby! Listen <“He can hold a rattle. What an adorable baby.”>
Oh, isn't she cute! Listen <“She is laughing! Oh, isn’t she cute!”>
Isn't she the sweetest thing! Listen <“Listen how she is cooing. Isn’t she the sweetest thing!”>
Oh, isn't he darling! Listen <“He looks so serious. Oh, isn’t he darling!”>
He has his mother's eyes. Listen <“He has his mother’s eyes. Those big, blue eyes.”>
She's got her father's nose. Listen <“She’s got her father’s nose. It’s slightly turned-up.>
16.8 When you ask polite questions about a new baby
Whom is he named after? Listen < – “He is named after his grandfather.”>
How much does she weigh? Listen < – “At the moment she weighs eight pounds.”>
Has she been sleeping well? Listen < – “In the beginning she slept all the time, day and night. Then, she began waking up at night.”>
Does he sleep through the night? Listen < – “I wish he would. Unfortunately, he wakes up at night often.”>
May I hold her? Listen < – “Yes, please. Try not to wake her up, though.”>
Can I hold him? Listen < – “Not right now. He is sleeping.”>
16.9 When somebody disappeared
He just disappeared. Listen < – “How could it happen?”>
He vanished. Listen < – “I don’t quite understand.”>
He disappeared without a trace. Listen < – “Did you look for him after that?”>
One minute he was there and the next minute he wasn't. Listen < – “How did it happen?”>
16.10 When somebody died
He died. Listen < “The doctor tried to save his life. Nothing helped. He died.”>
He died on me. Listen A “He died while in my care.” <“I drove him to the hospital, but he died on me anyway.”>
He's deceased. Listen <“Where is your grandfather?” – “He is deceased.”>
He perished. Listen <“What happened to your grandfather?” – “There was a war. He perished.”>
He passed away. Listen <“Is your grandfather alive?” – “No. He passed away.”>
He's no longer among us. Listen <“He was sick for a long time. He’s no longer among us.”>
He's not among the living. Listen <“He had a long life. Now, he is not among the living.”>
The Lord took him home. Listen <“He suffered a lot. Then, the Lord took him home.”>
He's gone to meet the maker. Listen <“Disease took a toll on him. He’s gone to meet the maker.”>
He met his maker. Listen <“I’m glad he isn’t suffering any more. He met his maker.”>
He's with the maker. Listen <“He was a good man. Now, he’s with the maker.”>
He's gone to heaven. Listen <“He was praying he would see the Lord. Now, he’s gone to heaven.”>
He's gone to a better land. Listen <“He’s gone to a better land. The land that awaits all of us.”>
He's six feet under. Listen <“He found peace. He’s six feet under.”>
16.11 When you express sympathy at a funeral
Please accept my sympathy. Listen <“I’m sorry about your loss. Please accept my sympathy.”>
You have my sympathy. Listen <“I was shocked to hear about the death in your family. You have my sympathy.”>
You have my deepest sympathy. Listen <“It’s a sad, sad day. You have my deepest sympathy.”>
I'm so sorry. Listen <“My dearest friend. I’m so sorry.”>
I'm very sorry. Listen <“I never thought we would meet on such an occasion. I’m very sorry.”>
I share your sorrow. Listen A “I grieve with you.” <“Your father was a very good man. I share your sorrow.”>
I share your pain. Listen <“It’s a mournful day. I share your pain.”>
My heart goes out to you. Listen A “I condole with you.” <“I sympathize with you about this tragic loss. My heart goes out to you.”>
You're in my prayers. Listen <“I’m mourning with you. You’re in my prayers.”>
I'll keep you in my prayers. Listen <“I feel sorry for your loss. I’ll keep you in my prayers.”>
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