Empathy vs Sympathy
Empathy vs Sympathy Empathy vs Sympathy My favorite line from Brené’s TED talk? “Rarely can a response make something better, what makes something better is connection .” What is the difference between Empathy and Sympathy? First, we need to know that Empathy and sympathy are two related but distinct concepts. Empathy: It simply means " The ability to sense other people's emotions with the ability to imagine what someone else might be thinking or feeling" Having empathy doesn’t necessarily mean we’ll want to help someone in need, though it’s often a vital first step toward compassionate action. Empathy is also defined as one of the most interpersonal skills one can have as it helps you connect with people easily. Empathy is the ability to understand and feel what someone else is feeling, as his feeling touches something inside of you . Sympathy: It means recognizing and understanding other people's feeling but not necessarily feeling the same . It's about a fee...