Going to work is a drag. Going to work on a Monday is a worser drag. But going to work on a Monday and having to deal with emails you just cannot stand, that takes the cake.

Here are some tips to use, when emailing, so you always sound like a boss. Check it out.

1. Took a while but deal with it

What you can say: Sorry for the delay

What you should say: Thanks for your patience

2. My shit matters too

What you can say: What works best for you?

What you should say: Could you do … ?

3. Yeah you ARE welcome

What you can say: No problem/no worries

What you should say: Always happy to help

4. I know what I’m doing

What you can say: I think maybe we should …

What you should say: It’d be best if we …

5. This is f*king impossible

What you can do: Rewrite the email 53 times

What you should say: It’d be easier to discuss this in person

6. Do you get it?

What you can say: Hopefully that makes sense?

What you should say: Let me know if you have any questions

7. How long do I have to wait b*tch?

What you can say: Just wanted to check in

What you should say: When can I expect an update?

8. It was a small mistake, calm down

What can you say: Ahh sorry my bad, totally missed that

What you should say: Thanks for catching that!

9. I wanna go

What you can say: Could I possibly leave early?

What you should say: I need to leave at … [reason]

And that’s your tips! How to sound like a bods without sounding like a boss.