Breaking Bad News

[breadstick]

What is the best way to do it? It's not death type news but the person is likely to be upset, I keep opening my mouth but nothing comes out, i lose my nerve :(

[Cloverjo]

I think you have to start with saying "I'm afraid I've got some bad news." The other person will probably say "Oh my god, what?" And then you just say it.

[Mamyalynne]

No easy way, try to soften the blow with a quick preamble, such as...

'I've something to tell you and it may be upsetting'

Then get it said.


Often the reaction is not as bad as you fear.

[Baldric]

Couldn't put it any better than above already have.