It’s insensitive to people whose loved ones never got to live that long.
But what good does it do? If you broke your leg, would you feel lucky in comparison to someone whose leg was amputated?
Paradoxically, there is some comfort in sympathizing, if not empathizing, with others. This is why many bereaved people get involved in helping others, often in causes related to their misfortunes. However, it is for your own sake that Miss Manners begs you not to consider suffering to be competitive.I noticed some people include their occupation when giving their name, such as, “My name is Dr. Jones” or “My name is Detective Smith.”
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