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What's the worst way to receive bad news?

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Contributor: Gluesnffr Gluesnffr
Through a text
04/15/2013
Contributor: kurtster79 kurtster79
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Originally posted by Lildrummrgurl7
While I'm sure we all agree there is never a good way to receive bad news, what do you feel is the worst way to learn of bad news?
There are several ways I would rather get the news face to face or over the phone
04/15/2013
Contributor: Dixiemomma Dixiemomma
there just is no good way to receive bad news
04/15/2013
Contributor: CountryPrincess CountryPrincess
Text or fb in my opinion but I have received news about a passed loved one via email before
04/15/2013
Contributor: anonymous1298304 anonymous1298304
i pickd fb/email as being worse than text, because if for someone they were unable to call, at least i'd get the message right away. oh i guess i should of said snail mail too. would anybody do that anymore? maybe if it's someone that you haven't heard from in years and they know no other way to reach you.

i think in person is important when possible if it's news that is so bad the person should not be alone when they find out. though that sinking feeling when someone shows up at your door sucks!
04/15/2013
Contributor: ZZ ZZ
I've always felt that if something is important it should be conveyed verbally. Out these options, for me, through texting or a facebook message are on par.
04/15/2013