Adam Buxton’s Christmas Day podcast is as traditional as turkey and crackers for many of us, but this year he kicked it off with a controversial statement.
“I hope this podcast finds you well,” he said, cheerily. Then he paused, before adding, “My wife informed me the other day she doesn’t like that phrase. Do you ever use that at the top of an email? I do. ‘I hope this email finds you well.’ I quite like it.”

Mrs Buxton, it turns out, does not share this view. “She thinks it’s pointless and annoying,” he explained. “I thought that was a very strong opinion to have about starting an email with, ‘I hope this finds you well.’”

Adam has touched on something important here. His wife’s is indeed a strong opinion, but it’s also completely correct. And maybe enough is enough.

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