DEAR ABBY: Is it proper etiquette to send condolences for a death by e-mail? -- JOHN T., WINSLOW, ILL.
DEAR JOHN: The experts are divided on this. It's better than nothing, I suppose. Of course, the test would be to ask yourself how you would feel if condolences on the death of your loved one were extended this way.
Consider receiving something like this: "Dear John: Sor-E 2 hear about UR Dad. :( Please accept R sympathy." If that's what you'd want, go ahead and hit "send." Personally, I think sending something a bit less casual would be more appropriate.