Email like a boss

“I took a while but you can deal”

• ⛔️ Sorry for the delay
• ✅ Thanks for your patience

“My schedule matters too”

• ⛔️ What works best for you?
• ✅ Could you do XX:XX?

“Yeah, you’re welcome”

• ⛔️ No problem / no worries!
• ✅ Always happy to help!

“I know what I’m doing”

• ⛔️ I think maybe we should X
• ✅ It’d be best if we X

“Wording this is hard”

• ⛔️ * Rewriting email for 40 minutes *
• ✅ It’d be easier to discuss in person

“Do you get it?”

• ⛔️ Hopefully that makes sense?
• ✅ Let me know if you have questions

“Where the heck are we on this?”

• ⛔️ Just wanted to check in
• ✅ When can I expect an update?

“I made a small error”

• ⛔️ Ahh sorry! My bad. Totally missed that.
• ✅ Nice catch! Updated file attached. Thanks for letting me know!

“I have an appointment”

• ⛔️ Could I possibly leave early?
• ✅ I will need to leave for X at YY:YY