Gail HoneymanI had no idea how to respond, and opted for a smile, which serves me well on most occasions (not if it's something to do with death or illness, though -- I know that now.)
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I had no idea how to respond, and opted for a smile, which serves me well on most occasions (not if it's something to do with death or illness, though -- I know that now.)" is a common response to someone saying they are dead. What this really means is "I don't know what to say, so I'm just going to smile." This is not an appropriate response in any situation. First of all, it doesn't take into account the actual situation. A person could be dead because they lost their life in a car accident or suffered a fatal illness.
It would be inappropriate to respond with a smile when discussing death. However, it is appropriate to respond with a smile when someone says they are sick or injured. It's the same idea that you should keep smiling even when your world comes crashing down around you.
The right response might be "I'm sorry to hear that." It doesn't mean you are happy about it, but it will help the person feel better about the situation. Of course, if you are talking about dying, there's no way anyone can be happy about it.
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