Berikut ini contoh dialog mengungkapan simpati (expressing sympathy). Materi ini diperuntukkan bagi siswa SMA kelas X.
Rina : Hi, Doni. What's up? You look so sad.
Doni : Yea, my grandpa died last night.
Rina : Really? I'm sorry to hear that.
Doni : Thanks.
Rina : If I'm not mistaken, he is in Bandung, right?
Rina : If I'm not mistaken, he is in Bandung, right?
Doni : Yes. We haven't visited him yet.
Rina : Does your family plan to go to Bandung?
Doni : Yes. Tonight. We are going to leave for Bandung.
Rina : Oh, I hope your family will be fine.
Doni : Thanks a lot, Rina.
Doni : Thanks a lot, Rina.
Dalam percakapan antara Rina dan Doni di atas terdapat satu ungkapan simpati (expressing sympathy) yakni "I'm sorry to hear that." Rina menyatakan ikut berduka cita atas meninggalnya kakek Doni.