Yes Hello

2018-07-19 12:32:12 you: Hello.
2018-07-19 13:17:15 coworker: Hello.
2018-07-19 16:16:43 you: How are you doing?
2018-07-20 11:27:29 coworker: I'm doing well.  Thank you for asking and, in doing so, showing that you care about me as a person rather than just a resource.
2018-07-20 11:31:03 coworker: How are you?
2018-07-20 15:48:28 you: I'm good, as well.  The reciprocation of pleasantries means a great deal to me.
2018-07-21 09:36:51 coworker: Glad to hear it.
2018-07-21 10:40:31 you: I have a question, if you have time.
2018-07-22 10:02:24 coworker: Sure, what is it?
2018-07-22 16:33:58 you: I'm working on [something] and I'm trying to do [etc]
2018-07-23 12:33:21 coworker: Oh, that's [answer]