What is the difference between Sympathy and Empathy?
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Empathy - Understanding what others are feeling because you have experienced it yourself or can put yourself in their shoes.
Example: I understand why you are not joining the baseball group because I also felt the same when they blamed me for losing the tournament.
Sympathy - Acknowledging another person's emotional hardships and providing comfort and assurance.
Example: I am sorry to hear the death of your dog Cassie.
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