When does compassion go a step too far?
Every day people experience the loss of loved ones or endure some other form of tragedy. They hear "I'm sorry" a million times over. People cast you worried or sympathetic glances. Sometimes the sympathy can be overwhelming or frustrating. When does compassion go a step too far, do you think? Does it differ from person to person?
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i find compassion towards unfortunate events go too far when the recipient is not someone you are close with. i personally find it most irritating and a misplaced convention. eg. a funeral full of strangers and a bunch of people say sorry. although it is nice to be supported as it shows someone cares, unless it comes from someone i am intimate with in a relationship with mutual understanding i find pity to be no fun whatsoever 2
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I guess people feel it is their duty to express sympathy to those who have suffered traumatic misfortune. The professional sympathizers such as funeral directors and the clergy always have that annoying, feigned expression of shared grief on their faces and add to the emotional drama with words of sympathy in a condescending tone of voice. However, most people's outward display of compassion is sincere and with the best intentions. |
