Major similarities and differences between English and Vietnamese sympathy expressions

This study with a limited scope of research on English-Vietnamese similarities and differences in expressing sympathy is to help speakers of English reduce or avoid misunderstanding and inappropriateness in dealing with an essential part of everyday language- conducting sympathy, which leads to more successful cross-cultural communications.

Từ khóa: Cross- cultural communication, Sự cảm thông, Giao thoa văn hóa trong giao tiếp, Sympathy expressions, Biểu đạt sự cảm thông