[[Sympathy]] is a social affinity in which one [[person]] stands with another person, closely [[understanding]] his or her [[feelings]]. It also can mean being affected by feelings or [[emotions]]. Thus the [[essence]] of sympathy is that one has a strong concern for the other person. | [[Sympathy]] is a social affinity in which one [[person]] stands with another person, closely [[understanding]] his or her [[feelings]]. It also can mean being affected by feelings or [[emotions]]. Thus the [[essence]] of sympathy is that one has a strong concern for the other person. |