u/DankDaber

Several times this week either friends or coworkers mentioned they're unavailable because they're at the hospital, either accompanying someone or by themselves. I never know if I should ask something like "Are you ok?" or ask "Did something happen?", or if I should just acknowledge it and move on.

I don't want to be nosy, intrusive or put a person in an awkward spot, but I also don't want people to think I'm rude or dismissive, and that I don't care about their well-being. What is the "general rule" here?