The Dos and Don'ts of Keeping in Touch, Pages 105 through 116 Summary

The book's final section provides tips on how readers can stay in touch with their own friends, including the following:

- Instant messaging, but make sure your friend doesn't share a screen ID with someone else. Tibby includes a note about a boy sending her an instant message asking for advice about a girl they both knew. However, it turned out that it was actually Tibby's mother who was online and chatting with him.

- E-mail, which is quick and has the added advantage of being able to include photos. A note from Bridget says this is a good means of communication for people who aren't good with words or "touchy-feely" emotions. She also advises playing sports together as a good way of staying close...