Could I tell them I was sorry their loved one was dead, when he’d tried to kill me? There was no rule of etiquette for this; even my grandmother would have been stymied.

About This Quote

When someone is injured or killed, it is important to remain calm and controlled. As a way of showing respect for the other person, you should not react with anger, but rather show great restraint and show your condolences. However, there may be times when you must show that you are not in control of your emotions. If someone has tried to kill you or someone you care about, and you cannot control your emotions, there may be times when you must tell people that you are sorry their loved one is dead. If they ask why you said such a thing, there is really no way to explain it to them without causing even more pain.

Source: Dead As A Doornail

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