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“Looking forward to meeting you” is a casual way to express anticipation about an upcoming meeting, especially if you’ve never met the other person in real life. In this article, we’ll teach you when and how to use this common phrase, plus explain whether it’s appropriate for professional settings. We’ll also provide several alternative phrases you can use to sound even more polite, thoughtful, and formal.
Things You Should Know
- “Looking forward to meeting you” is a casual way to express anticipation about meeting someone in person.
- In formal and professional settings, use the phrases “I look forward to meeting you” or “I am looking forward to meeting you” to be grammatically correct.
- Alternatively, use the phrases “I’m excited to meet you” or “I can’t wait to meet you” to let the other person know you’re eager to meet them for the first time.
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- ↑ https://www.businesswritingblog.com/business_writing/2021/04/looking-forward-to-vs-i-look-forward-to.html
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