Friday, May 28, 2021
Words of condolence
Think of happy memories. Share them.
I wrote on Facebook to my friend William of Toastmasters:
Sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. When I read glowing words about somebody, I think, what a shame I never met them. Now it's too late. So one consoling thought, that you did have the chance to enjoy their friendship and offer them yours.
If you visit a Jewish funeral or the prayers in the evening at the home of the mourners, it is easy to find the right words. The Jewish set phrase in English is I wish you long life.
To find the right word, as the French say, the mot juste, is a skill you can learn. come to a Toastmasters meeting. Most meetings in public venues and online are free to visitors. (Except those in hotels and restaurants.)
About the Author
Angela Lansbury, is a semi-retired travel writer still researching bucket list countries and seeking out the special, unusual, people, places, landmarks, hotels, museums and trails, fabulous foods, recipes, clothes and online souvenir shopping.
Angela Lansbury is a member of Toastmasters International.
Angela Lansbury B A Hons is the author of ten books by regular publishers, plus another ten self-published books.
About Angela The Speaker & Trainer
Angela Lansbury is a teacher of English and other languages to Toastmasters clubs and businesses.
Angela has several blogs speeches, comedy and song writing and organizing, writing intermittently, but writes almost daily on these three:
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