Did I do the right thing?

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Sad birthday

Have a birthday

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My friend lives over 5 hours away, so when he needs a place to stay, I let him stay at mine. He has been staying here the last few days because his dad was ill. He passed away this morning... I realised a few hours later that it is my friends birthday so I said "Happy Birthday" and he politely replied "Well maybe not happy"... What should have I said instead?

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TravisTx · M

He knows it’s the sentiment that counts. You did nothing wrong. It’s what people say! It’s just hard for him to feel happiness, under such sad circumstances. You’re there for him and that’s what counts.