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[quote=Anonymous]It depends how well I know them and what I guess they may need. I am midwestern and I grew up in a small town where people often lived close to extended family. When my neighbors were sitting shiva this summer, my husband mowed their lawn and took out their trash cans. We usually bring over breakfast items like a muffin or bagel platter for the weekend of the services knowing they likely have guests to feed or offer to watch their house, get mail, etc. if they are leaving on short notice. For a close friend I would offer to watch the house and walk the dog, keep food available, make sure the bathroom has TP, wash dishes, and sign for deliveries - basically just hang out and quietly do hostess tasks in the background so the bereaved can be present with visitors. For acquaintances, like fellow parents we know from school or activities, I usually text condolences and let them know I’ll pick up their carpool shifts that week. [/quote]
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