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But is it real empathy? Did they actually pause and feel bad and convert their emotional response to some written message? Or did they just short circuit. "Dea
by NotAnOtter 1y ago
But is it real empathy? Did they actually pause and feel bad and convert their emotional response to some written message?
Or did they just short circuit. "Dead relative -> Say sorry for your loss". Like an AI bot.
It's the second one.
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- pmcjones 1y agoOne of my younger brothers died a few weeks ago (he was 67; I'm 75). When people offer sympathy, I accept it and don't question their motives or involvement.
- smoyer 1y agoNotAnOtter smells like IsASkunk ... Why not just sit this one out instead of crushing the sentiment? I lost no mom in February and appreciate when people offer their condolences. And I'm this case, when I offer my condolences, I have at least some idea of what they're going through.