- Meaning |
- “To” vs. “With” |
- Which is more grammatically correct? |
- Alternatives
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You type "Looking forward to speaking to you" to end a professional or work-related email, and just as you're about to hit send, you think, “Wait…is that right?” In this article, we’ll teach you all about the condensed version of “I look forward to speaking with you” and explain the meaning behind this phrase. Plus, we’ll provide you with context examples and alternatives so you'll feel confident using the correct phrase in your next professional conversation.
Things You Should Know
- “Looking forward to speaking with you” is more commonly used than "Looking forward to speaking to you." Both are grammatically correct.
- "To" implies that you’re talking at someone, whereas “with” implies a shared conversation.
- You can also say, “I look forward to speaking with you,” or “I’m looking forward to speaking with you.”
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Speaking “With You” vs. Speaking “To You”
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“With you” denotes a sense of having a shared conversation. While both “with” and “to” are technically both grammatically correct, people in the U.S. tend to use “with you” more than “to you” because it’s perceived as being friendlier.
- People in the U.K. tend to use “to” more than “with” for this phrase.
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“To you” implies that you’re talking at someone. There's nothing wrong with saying "to," but technically it indicates you'll be doing all the talking (whereas “with” implies that you and the other person are conversing equally). [2]
- Bosses or other professional figures might employ “to” rather than “with” to sound more authoritative.
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