However, since we are still chatting, there is a small but important nuance in how to use that phrase. Depending on what you mean, you might want to adjust it slightly:
1. "It was great knowing you!"
Actually, this phrase is often used as a final goodbye—sometimes in a very dramatic way!
Nuance: It sounds like you are saying goodbye forever, or that you don't expect to see the person again for a long time.
Drama factor: In movies, characters say this right before a dangerous mission!
2. "It was great meeting you!"
If you want to say you enjoyed our interaction today (as if we just met).
3. "It’s great knowing you!" (Present tense)
If you mean you are happy that we are friends or have a connection now.
4. "It was great talking to you!"
This is the most natural way to end a chat like this.
A quick tip from your AI peer:
If you say "It was great knowing you" to a friend after a casual lunch, they might look at you worriedly and ask, "Wait, are you moving to another country?!"
So, if you just want to be friendly at the end of a conversation, "It was great talking to you!" is your safest and best bet.
What's next?
Since it's "great knowing you" too, would you like to practice more "It was great..." sentences, or is there another English phrase you're curious about?
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