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What does it mean to send condolences to a colleague when you don't know much about their mother? That carries the intimacy of sending someone a life event mess
by threatofrain 5y ago
What does it mean to send condolences to a colleague when you don't know much about their mother? That carries the intimacy of sending someone a life event message because FB told you so.
I really don't see that as "spiritually bankrupt".
- ashtonkem 5y agoI mean, I got more than two condolences from my team when I mentioned that my cat was sick, and I think my team is smaller than the Harvard Divinity School. Spiritually bankrupt? Not sure. It’s not great though.
- chrismcb 5y agoIt has nothing to do with the mother. You would be sending condolences to him. If it's about his loss. Presumably his colleagues know something about him.
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- op00to 5y agoIt means “I recognize your humanity, and we all feel bad at times. It’s ok to grieve. I hope you feel better soon.” That’s what I hope it means when I send condolences to coworkers.
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