“Nice to meet you” is a classic way to start or end a conversation. However, in a world full of technology, where Zoom calls and emails are all over professional settings, it might help you to know some better ways to say it. This article will explore the best ways.
Can You Say “Nice To Meet You” Over Email Or Zoom?
“Nice to meet you” isn’t a correct phrase when using it over email. We are not in physical contact with somebody over email, so it doesn’t work well as a phrase. “Nice to meet you” is better on Zoom, but even then, there’s still no physical “meeting” between two parties.
To help you understand the better ways to say it, we’re going to look at the following alternatives:
- It’s nice to hear from you.
- It was nice talking to you.
- It’s nice to make your acquaintance.
- It’s a pleasure to hear from you.
- I’m looking forward to working with you.
- It’s great connecting with you.
- It was nice doing business with you.
- I’m happy to make your acquaintance.
- It’s great to get in touch with you.
- I’m delighted to make your acquaintance.
- It’s a pleasure doing business with you.
- It’s been fun chatting with you.
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It’s Nice To Hear From You
“It’s nice to hear from you” works well when we want to say that we’re happy to hear from somebody. “Hearing” as a verb makes more sense than “meeting” on both email and Zoom, so it’s the best choice for us here.
We might hear this phrase work in both email format or Zoom, and these examples will explain that:
- Dear sir,
- It’s nice to hear from you again. Please do not hesitate to come to me should you have any more issues.
- Kind regards,
- Mr. Bossman
- It’s nice to hear from you, Scott! I can’t believe you finally reached out!
- It’s nice to hear from you again! What’s new in your life?
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It Was Nice Talking To You
“It was nice talking to you” is a way to say goodbye that shows you’re happy with how the conversation went. Again, it’s a great way to finish a conversation on email and Zoom because you are “talking” to somebody rather than physically “meeting” them.
We could see this phase in the following ways:
- As always, it was nice talking to you again. Let me know if there’s anything else we can do.
- It was nice talking to you, Michael. Make sure you keep in contact over the coming weeks.
- It was nice talking to you, and I hope you don’t go away for too long again!
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It’s Nice To Make Your Acquaintance
“It’s nice to make your acquaintance” is a formal way of greeting or saying goodbye to someone. It’s commonly adopted in professional settings, and it’s best to use in an email (especially in professional emails). You wouldn’t often use this one on Zoom.
Since it’s mostly used in emails, you’ll see this phrase in email-based examples:
- Dear Mrs. Tomkins,
- It’s nice to make your acquaintance. I’m looking forward to our partnership together.
- Kind regards,
- Harrison Woodward
- Dear Mr. Brothers
- It’s nice to make your acquaintance. I hope you’ll contact me if there’s anything you need.
- Speak to you again soon,
- Sandra Walters
It’s A Pleasure To Hear From You
“It’s a pleasure to hear from you” is used mainly as a greeting. We’ll write it at the start of an email to say that we’re happy to hear or converse with somebody who sent us an email previously. It’s rare that you’ll say this phrase, so it’s not likely to be used on Zoom.
We mostly write this phrase in emails, as follows:
- Dear sir,
- It’s a pleasure to hear from you, and thank you for your concerns.
- I will get to work immediately to remedy this situation,
- Kind regards,
- Peter Palmer
- Dear ma’am,
- Thank you for your email. It’s a pleasure to hear from you.
- I will work to fix the issues you’re experiencing over the next few days,
- Thank you for your patience,
- John Terry
I’m Looking Forward To Working With You
“I’m looking forward to working with you” is a great and formal phrase that we use when corresponding with new coworkers. We say it to show them that we’re excited for our future time working together. It works on both email and Zoom.
We’ll show you some email examples for this one, as it’s a formal phrase:
- Dear Greg Wallace,
- I hear you’re the new starter, and you’ve got some interesting ideas for us.
- I’m looking forward to working with you,
- Sarah Harding
- To Mr. Harris
- I am writing this email to welcome you warmly to our company.
- I’m looking forward to working with you,
- Scott Mars
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It’s Great Connecting With You
“It’s great connecting with you” is a bit more modern than some of the other ones. “Connecting” as a verb comes from the technological age, where we connect over something like Zoom. It’s best to say this on Zoom, and it’s rarely written on emails.
We usually will say this phrase rather than write it, so let’s see it in action:
- It’s great connecting with you after so long!
- It’s great connecting with you again.
- It’s great connecting with you, old friend.
It Was Nice Doing Business With You
“It was nice doing business with you” is a closing statement that we can say in a professional setting. If someone has agreed to work with us or bought something from us, this is a great phrase to use. It works for both email writing and Zoom speaking, so it’s versatile.
We can use this phrase as follows:
- As always, it was nice doing business with you!
- It was nice doing business with you! Don’t hesitate to get in contact again!
- It was nice doing business with you, sir! Don’t be a stranger.
I’m Happy To Make Your Acquaintance
“I’m happy to make your acquaintance” is another professional email option for both opening and closing a conversation. It’s less popular than “it’s nice to make your acquaintance,” but it still works in the same way.
We mostly use this phrase in emails, so you can see it in action here:
- Dear Tom Peters,
- Thank you for your email. I’m happy to make your acquaintance. Let me know if there’s anything I can do to help.
- Kind Regards,
- Sir Roger Morrison
- Dear Mr. Sanders,
- I’m happy to make your acquaintance. It’s not often I find a man with my own ideas at heart.
- I hope to hear from you soon,
- Mr. Smythe
It’s Great To Get In Touch With You
“It’s great to get in touch with you” is a good way of showing that you’re friendly and happy to discuss something with somebody in both formal and informal settings. We mostly use it on platforms like Zoom, but there are chances where emails can use it too.
Since this is mostly a Zoom call greeting, we can use it as follows:
- Hey Mark, it’s great to get in touch with you again! I hope you’ve got new and exciting ideas!
- It’s great to get in touch with you. Is there anything, in particular, you wanted to discuss?
- It’s great to get in touch with you! It’s been far too long.
I’m Delighted To Make Your Acquaintance
“I’m delighted to make your acquaintance” is the third way to use “acquaintance” in a business context. It works well to show that you’re overjoyed (delighted) to work with a new person or introduce yourself, and it is best in emails.
Some email examples where this might work include:
- Dear sir,
- I’m delighted to make your acquaintance. Let me know if there’s anything I can do for you.
- Yours truly,
- Mr. Crisp
- Dear ma’am,
- I’m delighted to make your acquaintance. I’m looking forward to our long and healthy partnership in this company.
- Kind regards,
- Thomas Cook
It’s A Pleasure Doing Business With You
“It’s a pleasure doing business with you” is a fairly common phrase in professional settings. We use it to say that we’re happy to work with somebody or we’re happy that they bought one of our services.
We might see this phrase work as follows:
- I have to say that it’s a pleasure doing business with you.
- It’s a pleasure doing business with you, sir, and I hope to see you again soon.
- It’s a pleasure doing business with you, and I’d like you to come back as soon as you’re able!
It’s Been Fun Chatting With You
“It’s been fun chatting with you” is the most informal option on this list. We only use it when we’re on a casual Zoom call, and it’s not ideal to use in professional settings or work emails. “Chatting” as a verb works best when speaking to someone, which you don’t do on emails.
The following examples will show you how this phrase works:
- It’s been fun chatting with you again! I hope to hear from you soon.
- As always, it’s been fun chatting with you.
- You’re a delight! It’s been fun chatting with you!
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Martin Lassen
Martin holds a Master’s degree in Finance and International Business. He has six years of experience in professional communication with clients, executives, and colleagues. Furthermore, he has teaching experience from Aarhus University. Martin has been featured as an expert in communication and teaching on Forbes and Shopify. Read more about Martin here.
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