Mercy, Sympathy & Empathy

What does mercy mean?

• Forgiving someone when they have done something wrong

• Ignoring someone who is sad

• Being jealous of others

What might be an example of showing mercy?

• Ignoring someone in need

• Helping someone who hurt your feelings

• Laughing at someone’s mistakes

Which of these actions shows sympathy?

• Sharing your toy with someone who forgot theirs

• Giving your friend a hug when they are feeling sad

• Making fun of someone when they are sad

If your friend is sad because they lost their pet, what is the best way to show sympathy?

• Offering to listen to how they feel and giving them a hug

• Telling them it’s not a big deal

• Asking them to talk about something else

Which of these is an example of showing empathy at school?

• Helping a classmate who looks upset, even if they don’t ask for help

• Laughing at a classmate for getting an answer wrong

• Telling a classmate that their problem isn’t serious