Over the centuries, literature has depicted condolence not just as a mere formality but as a complex, emotionally charged act that ranges from formal letters of sympathy to heartfelt visits. Early writers, such as Jane Austen and Thackeray, present condolence as an expected social duty—whether in the form of an absent letter ([1]) or an overwhelming proliferation of sympathy cards ([2]). Etiquette manuals by Emily Post, Florence Hartley, and Cecil B. Hartley analyze the delicate balance required in conveying genuine sentiment while observing strict protocol; these works underscore that a letter of condolence is both challenging to construct and interpret ([3], [4], [5], [6]). Authors like Dickens and Oscar Wilde, in their narrative fiction, use the term to highlight the awkward blend of sorrow and formality in social interactions ([7], [8]). Finally, even classical texts such as those by Confucius and Thucydides incorporate condolence to both comfort and conform to cultural expectations during periods of mourning ([9], [10]).