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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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Last updated: July 05, 2024 • 102923 views

it has been a pleasure knowing you

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.

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.

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Last updated: October 21, 2024

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.

it was a pleasure knowing you

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

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.

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Last updated: October 21, 2024

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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