A Bad News is one that is troublesome, unwelcome, irritating or dangerous. It is always regarded as undesirable and disagreeable. Delivering someone a Bad News is not an easy task. This difficult task requires patience and refined communication skills, and must be approached with empathy.
GIVING BAD NEWS
| I’m so/extremely/really sorry but… |
| I’m sorry to say that… |
| I’m sorry to tell you that… |
| I’m sorry to have to say this, but… |
| I’m sorry to have to tell you that… |
| I feel very sorry to tell you that… |
| I really feel bad to have to say this, but… |
| I’m afraid… |
| I’m afraid I’ve got some bad news for you… |
| I don’t know how shall I tell you |
| I don’t know how shall I start |
| I don’t know how to announce it but… |
| I really don’t know how to say it, but… |
| I regret to inform you that… |
| It’s really bad for you |
| It’s very difficult to tell you |
| There’s no easy way to say this, but… |
| Unfortunately, … |
RESPONDING TO BAD NEWS
| I’m so/extremely/really sorry to hear that.. |
| That’s awful! |
| That’s unbelievable! |
| That’s unexpected! |
| It’s too bad |
| It’s shocking |
| I can’t believe it |
| Unbelievable! |
| Unexpected! |
| Unimaginable! |
| I know how you must be feeling now |
| My goodness! |
| Oh God! |
| Please, accept my deepest sympathy |
| I do sympathize with you |
