I was listening to the news on French radio. There was a tragic story about this young man who was pulled under a train by someone who wanted to commit suicide. Both men died.
A part from the fact it is awful and very , I was shocked when the brother said that he was abroad when it happened and he was sent a text telling him his brother had been killed (did not say if it was a relative or a friend who sent the message).
I cannot imagine texting someone with such sad news. If there is really no other way to contact someone would it not be preferable to send a text saying "please call us back as soon as you have a chance" And announce the death of a loved one a bit more gently that just a text? Am I oversensitive? Would you announce the loss of a loved one by text message?