“I am excited to meet you” is natural, but “I’m looking forward to meeting you” is usually the safest professional choice. Warmer alternatives include “It’ll be great to meet you” and “I’m glad we’ll finally get to meet,” while “I can’t wait to meet you” is more enthusiastic and informal.
Choose the Right Level of Enthusiasm for “I Am Excited to Meet You”
- I’m looking forward to meeting you.
- I can’t wait to meet you.
- I’m really looking forward to meeting in person.
- I’m eager to meet you.
- I’m glad we’ll finally get to meet.
- It’ll be great to meet you.
- I’m excited for our meeting.
- I’m looking forward to getting to know you.
- I’m pleased we’ll have a chance to meet.
- I’m counting down to meeting you.
What Each Phrase Suggests
I’m looking forward to meeting you
The strongest all-purpose choice for professional, social, and first-time meetings. Example: I’m looking forward to meeting you at the workshop next week.
I can’t wait to meet you
Much more enthusiastic and informal, so it suits friendly or personal situations best. Example: I can’t wait to meet you in person!
I’m really looking forward to meeting in person
Useful after you have already spoken online, by phone, or over email. Example: I’m really looking forward to meeting in person after all our video calls.
I’m eager to meet you
Professional but stronger than “looking forward to”; it can suit interviews or important introductions. Example: I’m eager to meet you and learn more about the team.
I’m glad we’ll finally get to meet
Warm wording when the meeting has been anticipated or delayed. Example: I’m glad we’ll finally get to meet next month.
It’ll be great to meet you
Friendly and relaxed without sounding overexcited. Example: It’ll be great to meet you at the event.
I’m excited for our meeting
Focuses on the scheduled meeting rather than on meeting the person for the first time. Example: I’m excited for our meeting and the chance to discuss the project.
I’m looking forward to getting to know you
More personal and relationship-focused than simply “meeting you.” Example: I’m looking forward to getting to know you and the rest of the team.
I’m pleased we’ll have a chance to meet
Measured and professional, especially when the meeting is part of a formal event. Example: I’m pleased we’ll have a chance to meet during the conference.
I’m counting down to meeting you
Playful and strongly enthusiastic, so reserve it for close, informal contexts. Example: I’m counting down to meeting you next weekend!
For Interviews and Professional Introductions
“I’m looking forward to meeting you” is usually better than a highly emotional phrase because it sounds positive without overdoing the enthusiasm.
If you have already met virtually, “I’m really looking forward to meeting in person” makes the situation explicit and sounds more natural than pretending it is a completely new introduction.