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What is the difference between empathy and sympathy?

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What is the difference between empathy and sympathy?
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    1. Empathy: Definition: Empathy involves understanding and sharing the feelings of another person. Example: Feeling the sadness of a friend who lost a loved one as if it were your own loss. Sympathy: Definition: Sympathy is acknowledging and expressing concern for the feelings of another without necessRead more

      1. Empathy:
        • Definition: Empathy involves understanding and sharing the feelings of another person.
        • Example: Feeling the sadness of a friend who lost a loved one as if it were your own loss.
      2. Sympathy:
        • Definition: Sympathy is acknowledging and expressing concern for the feelings of another without necessarily sharing those feelings.
        • Example: Offering condolences and support to a colleague who is going through a difficult time.

      Key Distinction:

      • Empathy involves a deeper emotional connection, often experiencing the emotions of another.
      • Sympathy is a more external expression of care and understanding without necessarily internalizing the emotions.
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