Inconsiderate Cancellation  By Peggy Post  By Philip
Friedman/Studio D  Special Offers   Two hours before I was going
to meet a friend for lunch, I got an email from her saying she
had to reschedule. That's all she said, and frankly, I'm mad. Is
it okay to cancel a get-together via an electronic message, and
on such short notice?   Only if there's a good reason -- such as
picking up a sick child from day care or being summoned to a
meeting by the company president -- and the sender is sure the
news reached its destination. (Your friend could have done that
by asking you to reply or by requesting an email confirmation
receipt.) Even though you did receive her note, it lacked an
excuse. You're entitled to be upset, but what happened doesn't
have to ruin your friendship. An explanation and another lunch
date -- perhaps her treat -- could turn things around.  This Is
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