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60 points ( don't ask why I put it as 60 points but ya) what is the difference between sympathy and empathy?

User Geekkoz
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sympathy is feeling bad for someone and empathy is kind of like putting your feet in someone else's shoes

User Charles Miller
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Sympathy is feeling bad for someone.
Empathy is the ability to understand someones feelings.
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