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i was so happy to see you vs it was good to see you after a long time

Both these phrases are fine/correct; however, they have slightly different meanings and contexts. The phrase 'I was so happy to see you.' expresses a strong emotion of happiness upon seeing someone. It's commonly used in personal conversations or informal settings. On the other hand, 'It was good to see you after a long time.' expresses a sense of satisfaction or pleasure in reuniting with someone after a long period of separation. It's more commonly used in formal or professional contexts.
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i was so happy to see you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in personal conversations or informal settings.

This phrase expresses a strong emotion of happiness upon seeing someone.

Examples:

  • I was so happy to see you! It's been too long.
  • When I saw you, I was so happy that I couldn't stop smiling.
  • Seeing you made my day. I was so happy!
  • I was so happy to see you after all this time.
  • It was such a pleasant surprise to see you. I was so happy!
  • Jul 7, 2022 ... 98 likes, 3 comments - ghoulysh on July 7, 2022: "I was so happy to see you @animated_melissa! This tattoo was so much fun, I am so thankful ...
  • Jun 25, 2016 ... 38K likes, 232 comments - maherzainofficial on June 25, 2016: "Thank you dear @allalirachid I was so happy to see you at my concert ...
  • The Denver show was fabulous! Sorry the altitude got to you that way. I was so happy to see you guys again! You both Rocked it!
  • Apr 1, 2020 ... Hello again cutey Miss Coco. I was so happy to see you again sweety. Coco was so relaxed she started grooming herself while I was brushing ...
  • I was so happy to see you used all the numbers I had cross-stitched into a blanket. I was reluctant to have it cut up, so I was very pleased to see you used ...
  • Feb 18, 2024 ... Falicia I was so happy to see you this morning. I just wanted you to know you looked beautiful and your hair looked lovely. Have a what's ...
  • Sep 15, 2024 ... ... I was so happy to see you got your visit . I hope that your son will remember that you were so proud to be his dad and how much you loved ...
  • Sep 6, 2024 ... I was so happy to see you back! I check daily to read your blog and missed you! Your post is honest and heartfelt. Thank you for sharing ...

Alternatives:

  • I was thrilled to see you
  • I was overjoyed to see you
  • I was delighted to see you
  • I was ecstatic to see you
  • I was elated to see you

it was good to see you after a long time

This phrase is correct and commonly used in formal or professional contexts.

This phrase expresses a sense of satisfaction or pleasure in reuniting with someone after a long period of separation.

Examples:

  • It was good to see you after a long time. How have you been?
  • I must say, it was good to see you after such a long time.
  • It was really nice to see you again. It's been ages!
  • It was good to see you after all these years.
  • It was a pleasure to see you after such a long time.
  • Sep 6, 2024 ... It was good to see you after a long time John John Woolley . Look forward to seeing you soon. No alternative text description for this image.
  • Aug 1, 2015 ... It was good to see you after a long time. Chitra, as I told you, one reason I dislike female visitors is that they by and large have no ...
  • Jan 21, 2024 ... ... it was good to see you after a long time. Goodnight. Asked on 1/21/2024, 13 pageviews. Improved Writing. I'm relieved that you made it home ...
  • Jan 15, 2022 ... Have a Safe flight girls! We missed you a lot! Thank you for today, it was good to see you after a long time, enjoy the concert ✈ #GIDLE ...
  • May 16, 2024 ... ... it was good to see you after a long time! Much love USO. #sandiego #tattoo #thegoodlifetattooshop #sarabuhay97 #sarapbuhay".
  • It was good to see you after a long time. On party day, I couldn't talk to you much, so thought to write a letter. Read more ». 7.5. band. You were invited to ...
  • Jan 21, 2019 ... It was good to see you after a long time, and able to spend time with you, spending hours talking about our school days, the experiences and memories of ...

Alternatives:

  • It was nice to see you after a long time
  • It was great to see you after a long time
  • It was wonderful to see you after a long time
  • It was fantastic to see you after a long time
  • It was a joy to see you after a long time

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