Email Tips

Below is a guide on how to communicate effectively and assertively in a professional setting via email.

For acknowledging a delay:

- ❌ "Sorry for the delay"

- ✅ "Thanks for your patience"

For scheduling:

- ❌ "What works best for you?"

- ✅ "Could you do...?"

For expressing gratitude:

- ❌ "Yeah, you are welcome"

- ✅ "Always happy to help"

For discussing methods or solutions:

- ❌ "I think maybe we should..."

- ✅ "It'd be best if we..."

For addressing work challenges:

- ❌ "Rewriting email for 40 minutes"

- ✅ "It'd be easier to discuss in person"

For ensuring understanding:

- ❌ "Hopefully that makes sense?"

- ✅ "Let me know if you have questions"

For follow-ups on progress:

- ❌ "Just wanted to check in"

- ✅ "When can I expect an update"

For admitting mistakes:

- ❌ "Ahh sorry my bad totally missed that"

- ✅ "Thanks for letting me know"

For leaving early:

- ❌ "Could I possibly leave early?"

- ✅ "I will need to leave for at..."

It’s a mix of language that either assumes authority and confidence or suggests a more passive and apologetic tone, recommending the former for a "boss-like" email communication style.