5．Letters of Condolence 11 or Sympathy吊唁或慰问信

It is a custom to write letters to show your concerns when the employees or members of their immediate family become ill，are injured，or die．An immediate short and sincere note of support，condolence，or sympathy gives the employee a sense of being cared about，of belonging．Not only is such a letter much appreciated but it does serve to provide real strength and comfort in helping the employee face the crisis．

Sa mple Letters

a．A Letter of Sympathy

Dear Mr．Jennings，

I was regretful to hear that Berthy was injured in a car accident over the weekend．

We have no report on the seriousness of the injuries，only that she was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment and observation．I know how much a teenage daughter means to parents，and believe all is not too serious with Berthy．

Mr．Hawking in the personnel department will be getting in touch with you next week to help you to fill the forms of the personal accident policy12．

Please keep us informed as the situation unfolds．Do let me know if there is any way we can be of help in the days ahead．

Sincerely，

Park Rogers

General Manager

b．A Letter of Condolence

Dear Mr．Howard，

I was saddened to learn of the death of your mother over this past weekend．

I know there will be many arrangements to make in the days just ahead．If there is anything we can do to help you，just let me know．

John will be taking your work，so don't give the job a thought until after the funeral．

Please convey our condolence to your family

Sincerely，

Park Rogers

General Manager