Understanding Empathy

Empathy

100

You're late for class, soaked from the rain, and upset. What kind of response from a classmate would likely NOT make you feel better?

• "At least you have a car."
• "I understand, traffic is awful."
• "Here's a tissue."

 

What is:

• "At least you have a car."

200

Empathy involves trying to understand someone's feelings by putting yourself in their _____. 

• shoes
• place
• situation

What are  shoes?

300

When responding with sympathy, you might try to find the ____ lining in a difficult situation. 

• silver
• bright
• hopeful

What is silver?