Which is correct:
"I am happy to have met him" or "I am glad to have met him"?

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I am happy to have met him

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a positive feeling about meeting someone.

This phrase is used to convey a sense of joy or contentment about having met someone.

Examples:

  • I am happy to have met him. He's such a kind person.
  • She said she was happy to have met him at the conference.
  • We are happy to have met you. You've been a great help.
  • He seemed genuinely happy to have met her for the first time.
  • They were happy to have met each other after so many years.

Alternatives:

  • I am pleased to have met him
  • I am delighted to have met him
  • I am thrilled to have met him
  • I am overjoyed to have met him
  • I am ecstatic to have met him

I am glad to have met him

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a positive feeling about meeting someone.

This phrase is used to convey a sense of satisfaction or relief about having met someone.

Examples:

  • I am glad to have met him. He's a great conversationalist.
  • She was glad to have met him before the event started.
  • We are glad to have met you. You've been a wonderful host.
  • He looked genuinely glad to have met her at the party.
  • They were glad to have met each other at the networking event.

Alternatives:

  • I am happy to have met him
  • I am pleased to have met him
  • I am delighted to have met him
  • I am thrilled to have met him
  • I am overjoyed to have met him
Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They express a positive feeling about meeting someone. The choice between 'happy' and 'glad' depends on personal preference and the specific nuance the speaker wants to convey.

Last updated: March 28, 2024

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