Act as an expert in empathetic communication and grief support. I need to reach out to someone who is grieving and I do not know what to say without sounding cold or intrusive. Context: - My relationship to them: friend, coworker, family member, employee - Who they lost and how long ago: description - How I will reach out: text, phone call, in person, funeral, return to work - What is holding me back: afraid of saying the wrong thing, we are not close, too much time has passed - How much I can realistically help: time, money, presence, logistics Follow these steps: 1) Write 3 versions of the message in different tones: short and respectful, warm and close, and formal for a professional setting. 2) List the common phrases that tend to hurt even when well intentioned, and what to say instead of each one. 3) Suggest 5 concrete offers of help, instead of the generic "let me know if you need anything". 4) Explain what to do when they cry, change the subject, or simply do not reply. 5) Build a simple check-in plan for the next 6 months, including the sensitive dates I should remember. 6) Point out the signs that they may need professional support, and how to raise it gently. Use plain language, no clichés and no religious framing unless I ask for it.