This column originally ran in 2023. DEAR MISS MANNERS: We all know that RIP stands for “rest in peace.” Is it OK to write RIP in a sympathy card or in a comment on social media as a response ...

It's never easy to know what to write in a sympathy card for a friend, family member, or coworker. But even if you feel uncomfortable or aren’t sure what to say, that doesn’t mean you should ...

With all these thoughts running through your head, it will feel impossible to put pen to paper. It may help to know that you are not the only one who struggles with what to write in a sympathy card.

Writing a sympathy card for a friend or family member who has lost a loved one can be difficult. Here are 40 sweet and sensitive messages to send.

An expert shares what to write in a sympathy card. Find meaningful messages for the loss of a father, mother, husband, wife, family member or friend.

Is it okay to write R.I.P. in a sympathy card or in a comment on social media as a response to someone announcing a death of a loved one? GENTLE READER: It feels a bit curt in a condolence letter.

Reasons to Write a Condolence Letter It's easy to pick up a mass-produced sympathy card from a local store, but writing one with your own personal, heartfelt words is often more meaningful.

I received my friend's note with the photo soon after my dad passed, and it really meant a lot to me. You don't even have to buy a special sympathy card: "You could always compose a note on ...