“It was nice talking to you” is friendly and natural. You can make it warmer with “I really enjoyed our conversation,” more professional with “It was a pleasure speaking with you,” or more casual with “Thanks for the chat.”
Best Phrases for “It Was Nice Talking to You” by Context
- Professional: It was a pleasure speaking with you.
- Warm: I really enjoyed our conversation.
- Friendly catch-up: It was good catching up.
- Networking: I’m glad we connected.
- Casual: Thanks for the chat.
It was great talking to you
A warmer, more enthusiastic version of the original.
Example: “It was great talking to you today — thanks for taking the time.”
I enjoyed our conversation
Natural and flexible for both personal and professional contexts.
Example: “I enjoyed our conversation and appreciated hearing your perspective.”
It was good catching up
Best when you already know the person and have not spoken for a while.
Example: “It was good catching up after such a long time.”
I’m glad we had a chance to talk
Warm and useful when the conversation was unexpected or overdue.
Example: “I’m glad we had a chance to talk before the meeting.”
It was lovely speaking with you
Warm and slightly more personal, especially in British English.
Example: “It was lovely speaking with you — I hope we can do it again soon.”
I appreciated our conversation
Professional and thoughtful when the discussion was useful or meaningful.
Example: “I appreciated our conversation about the new role.”
Thanks for the chat
Casual and concise for friends, colleagues, or informal work messages.
Example: “Thanks for the chat — that really helped me think it through.”
It was a pleasure speaking with you
Polished and professional, ideal after calls, interviews, or networking conversations.
Example: “It was a pleasure speaking with you this morning.”
I enjoyed catching up with you
Warm and personal when reconnecting with someone you already know.
Example: “I enjoyed catching up with you over lunch.”
Good talking with you
Informal and natural, especially as a quick closing line.
Example: “Good talking with you — speak again soon.”
I’m glad we connected
Useful after networking, introductions, or a first professional conversation.
Example: “I’m glad we connected and look forward to staying in touch.”
Match the Phrase to the Relationship
For a job interview, client call, or formal introduction, “It was a pleasure speaking with you” is polished. For friends or familiar colleagues, “It was good catching up” sounds more natural.
Add a Follow-Up When Useful
A closing becomes more useful when it points to the next step: for example, “It was a pleasure speaking with you. I’ll send the document this afternoon.”