Ok, I'm not a native english speaker but I've always wondered how I'm supposed to respond to the phrase "nice to meet you"? Should I say "thank you" or "nice to meet you, too"?
2007-08-02 04:43:09 · 21 answers · asked by The baby penguin 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
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2007-08-02 11:17:27 · update #1
Nice to meet you too
Likewise
Thank you, likewise
You got it though!
2007-08-02 04:50:09 · answer #1 · answered by Done 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Isn't it odd that as a British person I don't know if I am really qualified to comment on English?!
Over half the world speaks English and each has its own etiquette - and quite right too
However, true British etiquette (a dying art form!) would not approve of 'nice to meet you' - that is considered most vulgar and is a dead give away as to ones social standing. Something that everyone tries to pretend is no longer in existance - but in GB it will never go away!
So - just as a note of interest.
The correct British way of meeting and greeting is:
Formal. 'How do you do?' To which the response is 'How do you do?' - strange but correct!
Informally. 'Hello or Good morning/afternoon/evening'
Sadly - these terms are dying out and you will find the main greeting on the streets will be an import from the USA such as 'hey' - equally odd really!
One does here the occasional 'Wazup' in the more urbanised areas - and similar such salutes - but very much among the very young and the avid television viewers!!
Hope this helps - perhaps not in everyday conversation - but perhaps as a improptue English lesson!
Good for you to take an interest!
2007-08-02 06:19:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I usually say, "And you."
Edit: It's not entirely correct, Beth. The question marks should fall inside the end quotation marks. Also, commas are appropriate before an open quotation mark if the quote is not a continuation of the sentence itself.
Overall, though, I agree. Your punctuation is superb for a non-native speaker!
2007-08-02 04:46:12 · answer #3 · answered by Alowishus B 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
"It's nice to meet you, too," is standard. It's polite. They told you they're happy to know you. It's nice to respond in kind.
2007-08-02 04:46:49 · answer #4 · answered by gilgamesh 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
To say both would be wonderful! It's so nice to know that there are still people out there who actually care about manners and courtesy!
Hats off to you!!
2007-08-02 04:55:16 · answer #5 · answered by N L 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is nice to meet you to. Or I have heard such nice things about you and I finally get to meet you.
2007-08-02 04:46:52 · answer #6 · answered by Steven 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
nice to meet you too
2007-08-02 08:35:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I usually say both..."Thank you, it is nice to meet you too"
2007-08-02 04:47:00 · answer #8 · answered by dreamdress2 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I say "nice to meet you too".
I am very impressed with your correct punctuation!!!
2007-08-02 04:47:49 · answer #9 · answered by beth l 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Both will work. The Brits seem to like the phrase "Likewise I'm sure."
My response is always, "Why?"
2007-08-02 04:52:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋