I have had the pleasure vs i had the pleasure

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I have had the pleasure' is used when you want to express that you have experienced something enjoyable or positive in the past and it still has relevance to the present. 'I had the pleasure' is used when you want to mention a specific enjoyable experience in the past without emphasizing its connection to the present.

Last updated: April 09, 2024 • 827 views

I have had the pleasure

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express past experiences that still have relevance to the present.

Use 'I have had the pleasure' when you want to talk about enjoyable experiences in the past that are still meaningful or relevant in the present.

Examples:

I have had the pleasure of working with some amazing colleagues over the years.
I have had the pleasure of visiting Paris multiple times.
I have had the pleasure of meeting some inspiring people in my career.
I have had the pleasure of trying different cuisines from around the world.
I have had the pleasure of volunteering for a good cause.

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Feb 25, 2016 ... I have had the pleasure of meeting him. means that at some, indefinite, point in the past I met him. The point being made is that he is now ...
Aug 10, 2015 ... The UPOP student was one of the best engineering interns I have had the pleasure of teaching. She learned quickly, could take several ...
Ms. Mavetz: “I have had the pleasure of working with Riley Dietz for the past three years. Riley has grown with confidence in not only his ability in the ...
Levering is an outstanding student that I have had the pleasure of teaching in many classes. He is bright, curious, and always prepared for each and every class ...
Mar 10, 2018 ... I have had the pleasure of seeing Dr. Pimentel for a number of years. Both myself and my wife Sally have been his patients.
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Nov 30, 2021 ... This morning I have had the pleasure of my long term dear friend Fmr PM Deve Gowda who invited me for Idli dosa vada breakfast.
I have had the pleasure of working with a clinical ambulatory pharmacist for approximately one year. During this time, I have progressed from seeing him as ...

Alternatives:

I have enjoyed
I have been fortunate to
I have been privileged to
I have been lucky enough to
I have been honored to

i had the pleasure

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to specific enjoyable experiences in the past.

Use 'I had the pleasure' when you want to mention a particular enjoyable experience in the past without emphasizing its connection to the present.

Examples:

I had the pleasure of meeting the President last year.
I had the pleasure of attending the concert with my friends.
I had the pleasure of working on that project with a great team.
I had the pleasure of trying the local cuisine during my trip.
I had the pleasure of visiting the historical sites in the city.

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Last updated: November 07, 2024

Jan 31, 2017 ... Sentence again: I had the pleasure of working with him for three years. It seems correct to me but my friend is not sure.
Dec 30, 2019 ... I had the pleasure of attending the 2nd Annual Extreme Leadership Experience this past February and. Jenna Lynch interviewing Glodean ...
I had the pleasure of visiting with the Federation of Texas A&M Mothers' Clubs to hear more about their plans for the upcoming year. I'm always in awe...
Sep 30, 2024 ... I had the pleasure of meeting Kris Kristofferson about 11 years ago, not as a somewhat known Country Music artist, but as a 25 year old ...
Mar 11, 2024 ... I had the pleasure of spending a day at Legends with my friend, partner and former pro lacrosse player, Scott Hochstadt. We both share a deep appreciation for ...
Sep 23, 2024 ... I had the pleasure of working with Shuai Zhang on this solo composition of Snowflakes, and it's been incredible seeing your responses to the ...
Aug 20, 2024 ... 1451 likes, 20 comments - danielboulud on August 20, 2024: "This morning, I had the pleasure of celebrating my dear friend @alroker's 70th ...
Sep 18, 2024 ... I had the pleasure of meeting up with our foreign translation literary agents this week in London. The 250-year-old building has a long ...
Jan 7, 2022 ... 130 likes, 7 comments - iamkelbybrown on January 7, 2022: "I had the pleasure of meeting Mr Poitier when I worked at Reebok Sports Club NY…
I had the pleasure of teaching Alexandra Miller during an institute for young writers through the. Western Pennsylvania Writing Project. From the moment I ...

Alternatives:

I was fortunate to have
I was lucky enough to have
I was honored to have
I was delighted to have
I was pleased to have

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