Friends & datingIntermediate
Comforting a friend in English
What to say when a friend is upset and you want to comfort them.
Full script
Lin
Hey, are you okay? You look down.
Them
I didn't get the job. I really wanted it.
Lin
Oh no. That sucks. I'm so sorry.
Them
I prepared for weeks.
Lin
I know. Honestly, it's their loss.
Them
You think so?
Lin
I'm here for you. Want to get hot pot?
Them
...Okay. Extra spicy, please.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Care
✓ You look down.For a sad friend
down = sad; feel down is also common
Empathy
✓ That sucks.For bad news
Good with friends; warmer than That's bad
Save this
✓ Their loss.They missed out
Use after rejection / breakup
Comfort
✓ I'm here for you.Offer support
A gentle line. You don’t need more.
Quick answers
Care: what to say in English
Say “You look down.” — for a sad friend. down = sad; feel down is also common.
Empathy: what to say in English
Say “That sucks.” — for bad news. Good with friends; warmer than That's bad.
Save this: what to say in English
Say “Their loss.” — they missed out. Use after rejection / breakup.
Comfort: what to say in English
Say “I'm here for you.” — offer support. A gentle line. You don’t need more.