Having just lost her mother to cancer, Janice felt great _______ for Joe during his chemotherapy.

Having also faced serious financial troubles, Caroline had __________ for Donny over his money woes.

Tyra felt _______ for the low wages, Tiffany, her secretary, was making for all her hard work. Tyra had Tiffany’s position before becoming a supervisor.

I don't have much ________ for people who lose money speculating on the real estate market.

I would like to extend my sincere ________ to you and your family. I know that you will miss your grandmother a lot, but I know that her memory will live with you for many years to come.

Because her parents immigrated to the United States to give her a better life, Maria has _______ for illegal aliens.

No one had much ________ for Kristen when she got fired because she was such a difficult person to work with.

I have _______ for your problem. I've been there.

During the trial, the mother of the victim astonished everyone by expressing ________ for the family of her son's attacker.

The ability to truly understand and feel someone else's emotions. You are able to look at things from their perspective (step in their shoes).

Acknowledging and feeling pity or sorrow for someone else's situation.

Not only feelings someone else's sorrow and hardships but wanting to take action and help them!

"I understand exactly what you are going through and it is so frustrating."

"I am so sorry you are experiencing that."

A new student moved into your class in the middle of the year and has not made any new friends yet.

How can you show compassion towards this student?

Another student is making fun of a kid in your class because he has holes in his shoes.

Which response below is showing compassion?

I care about your suffering.

How would the little girl feel if she is meeting a new friend?

When you have empathy, you ________.