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Old June 17, 2010, 11:00 AM
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In English we just say "Nice to meet you" in almost all situations, no matter how formal. If you're trying to be VERY formal meeting like the President or someone like that ( ) I would reserve "pleased to meet you" for then.
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I didn't remember that phrase nice to meet you.

What I guess is the same than pleasured to met you.
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Old June 17, 2010, 11:06 AM
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Also "good to meet you" works, though I don't think "pleased to meet you" is as rare as wafflestomp makes it seem. Picture using it upon meeting your new girlfriend/boyfriend's parents for the first time, as opposed to the president. Perhaps your new boss, a respected elder, etc.
At least around here it isn't. Nice to meet you would be fine for all of those situations you said.
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Old June 17, 2010, 11:16 AM
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I got it.

I will keep in mind your suggestion.
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