# Tips for professional emails - "Hope this email finds you well" - I don't want an email to look for me. I'm way too busy hiding from my colleagues - "May I pick your brains please?" - First, my brains haven't fallen out of my skull yet. Second, if they ever do you can get in line. - "Let's touch base." - Please, no touching -- especially during the pandemic - "I completely understand how you feel" - No, you don't and don't even get me started. - "Checking in" - Is this a hotel or an airport? - "Does that make sense?" - No, it doesn't. Nothing makes sense when an email is trying to find me.