Dr. Orlow is available for guidance and questions to lab members whenever needed, and if she has a pressing matter she must attend to first, she will let you know. She is very much involved with the day to day function of the lab, and appreciates updates through spontaneous visits to her office, emails, or ad-hoc in-person or video calls. Different situations will call for a different approach, depending on the sensitivity or complexity, and the urgency of the matter.  As with everything else, practicing fluent communication  —even for those who are not used to it— will make the next exchange easier and more natural.