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it has been a pleasure knowing you vs it was a pleasure knowing you

Both of them are correct, but they're used in different contexts. 'It has been a pleasure knowing you.' is used when you're still in contact with the person or when the experience of knowing them is recent. 'It was a pleasure knowing you.' is when the contact or experience is in the past.
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This phrase is correct and commonly used when you are still in contact with the person or when the experience of knowing them is recent.

"it has been a pleasure knowing you"

This phrase is used to express gratitude or appreciation for the time spent knowing someone, especially when the relationship is ongoing or recent.

Examples:

  • It has been a pleasure knowing you. I hope we can stay in touch.
  • It has been a pleasure knowing you all these years.
  • Jun 10, 2022 ... “it has been a pleasure to know you,” and “it has been a pleasure knowing you" are equivalent sentences; they have the same meaning. there ...
  • Sep 20, 2024 ... It has been a pleasure knowing you! It indeed takes a village! :) Onwards and upwards! If you're around in Boston, please don't be a ...
  • Nov 13, 2023 ... ... it has been a pleasure knowing you both for the past year and I'm so glad we kept in touch even after your big day! Wishing you all the best ...
  • Sep 30, 2024 ... Stay in touch, it has been a pleasure knowing you and collaborating with you these last years! ❤️. Like · Reply. 1 Reaction.
  • Jul 9, 2024 ... It has been a pleasure knowing you. Hope to see you again when my time comes. Love you always and rest in peace. Shared Candle. Cheryl Faily ...
  • It has been a pleasure knowing you. We had some wonderful discussions over the years and working with you has been an honor. Report Please wait. Share ...
  • Aug 29, 2020 ... ... It has been a pleasure knowing you my friend sleep well...love you and your lovely wife kathy....sleep well lovely Couple... Shared Candle.
  • Nov 19, 2023 ... It has been a pleasure knowing you for over 30 plus years! You have always been a super hero to me and you have always been genuine to ...
  • Feb 8, 2018 ... It has been a pleasure knowing you all these years. Terri maali from Quincy,mass., wrote on Feb. 9, 2018. R.I.P AUNTIE, IM SURE MY MOM WAS ...

Alternatives:

  • It has been great getting to know you.
  • It has been a joy knowing you.
  • It has been wonderful knowing you.
  • It has been a delight knowing you.

This phrase is correct and commonly used when the contact or experience of knowing the person is in the past.

"it was a pleasure knowing you"

This phrase is used to express gratitude or appreciation for the time spent knowing someone, especially when the relationship is no longer ongoing or recent.

Examples:

  • It was a pleasure knowing you. I will always cherish the memories.
  • It was a pleasure knowing you during my time at the company.
  • Aug 12, 2024 ... It was a pleasure knowing you from birth to your last night on earth. I will cherish each laugh, inside joke and one to one “real talk” chat ...
  • Oct 25, 2023 ... ... It was a pleasure knowing you over 40 years. Working with you a few times was always a highlight. #rip my friend you won't be forgotten.".
  • Jul 15, 2018 ... It was a pleasure knowing you and working with you for over 25 years. Rest in Peace and my prays go out to you, June (the Bride) as well as ...
  • Parker: You surely were a gentleman and it was a pleasure knowing you. You will be missed by many and your love for others will never be forgotten. God ...
  • Aug 28, 2024 ... It was a pleasure knowing you and your father. We sending prayers to your family! Shared Candle. Patricia Wallace from Oglethorpe, wrote on ...
  • David A. Cordello, Sr. 1962 - 2023 Dear sir, rest in peace my friend it was a pleasure knowing you my old friend. I'll see you when I get there. Love you.
  • Sep 7, 2021 ... Tom it was a pleasure knowing you and working with you...remember the World Series game we went to - Arizona Diamondbacks vs. New York ...
  • Sep 20, 2016 ... It was a pleasure knowing you. You were a great friend to many people . You are truly going to be missed!! My sincere condolences to the all ...
  • Aug 15, 2018 ... It was a pleasure knowing you and you will truly be missed... Much love big homie, R.I.P.. Perry Jack. Aug 18, 2018. Ron was a true OG to tha ...

Alternatives:

  • It was great getting to know you.
  • It was a joy knowing you.
  • It was wonderful knowing you.
  • It was a delight knowing you.

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