How good are you at finding the best responses in a conversation? Some people are quite skilled in that area.
However, some responses are not very special. Some expressions do not require a response and some just have a universal response.
What response do you give when a person says it’s good to see you? Probably Same here. Some people would say it’s good to see you too. These are the most common responses given to this expression.
Below is 20 responses you can give when a person says it’s good to see you
- Likewise
- Same here
- Good to see you too
- It was GREAT to see you.
- You can’t imagine how happy I am.
- It’s been a really long time.
- Lucky you.
- You too
- How have you been?
- I’m flattered
- I’m sure it is.
- I’d be happy if I saw me too
- I look so good.
- I’d say the same but you look better.
- Thank you.
- Have a great day, man
- Goodbye
- See you around.
- How’s everyone?
- Thank God for your eyes.
Likewise
When a person says it is good to see you, you can give back this response. This is an English word that means [Same to you] or [In a similar manner].
When you say Likewise, it means that you feel good to see the person too. This is a usual response and may not be the most thrilling option.
However, most people do not expect any special response after saying it’s good to see you. Therefore, this response should work perfectly fine in your conversation.
Same here
When a person says it is good to see you, you can give back this response. It is similar to the previous response on the list and the two can be used in place of one another since they mean the same thing.
When a person says Likewise, it means that something mentioned earlier applies to both parties of the conversation.
When you say you are happy and a person responds with [Same here], that implies that the person is equally happy.
In this case, when you say Same Here, it means that you also find it good to see the person. This is another very common response and is not thrilling.
Since most people do not require a special reply for this expression, you can always say this and continue your conversation. If you want thrilling responses to sound witty or make a person laugh, keep reading.
Good to see you too
When a person says it is good to see you, you can always say the expression back as a response.
It is almost the same as the two responses mentioned earlier on this list. You can use this in place of the two of them only in this case.
When you say Good to see you too, it means that you are also happy to see the person who just spoke to you. It is advisable to use this response instead of the two responses mentioned earlier.
This is because this response is longer. The longer your response is, the more believable your facial expression and reactions are.
It is GREAT to see you too.
When a person says it is good to see you, you can respond by saying this. While this response is very similar to the one mentioned earlier, it is advisable to respond with this expression instead.
There is a slight difference between the two expressions which is enough to make you choose this instead.
When you say It is GREAT to see you too, it means that you are super excited to see the person you are talking to.
While this feeling may not be true, this response makes it sound like it is and the person you are talking to may be flattered to hear you say this.
You are not only saying it is great to see the person but you are putting a lot of emphasis on great. That shows true excitement which will be obvious in your voice.
You can consider other responses in the list if this is not thrilling enough.
You can’t imagine how happy I am to see you
When a person says it is good to see you, you can respond by stating how happy you are to see the person you are talking to.
This is very similar to the responses above since you are throwing the compliment back but this adds a bit more excitement, though not as much as the previous response on this list.
When you say [You can’t imagine how happy I am to see you], you are telling the person that you are more excited than you look.
However, you have to show it with a wide smile and you have to sound like you mean it. This is a long response.
This makes your expression sound more unique. When a person wants to have a conversation with you, he/she would enjoy hearing you speak unless there is a more pressing issue to discuss.
It’s been a really long time
When a person says it is good to see you, you can respond by commenting on how long it has been since you met with the person.
This is different from the other responses on the list. While the other responses throw the compliment back, this one doesn’t. It is a usual response. It is not thrilling but it should keep the conversation going.
When you say [It’s been a really long time], it means it has been a long time since you saw the person. While this comment has to be true, it is most likely true.
This is because most people only use the expression [Good to see you] when talking to someone they have missed or someone they haven’t seen in a while.
Lucky you
When a person says it is good to see you, you can always respond by saying Lucky you. This is a funny and unexpected response. It will surely get the person to laugh.
This is different from all the responses suggested earlier on the list. Unlike the ones mentioned earlier, this response does not throw the compliment back and it doesn’t comment on how long it has been since you last met
When you say Lucky you, in this case, it means the person should feel very lucky to have seen you. The person will find this funny.
You can laugh about it for a few seconds before throwing the compliment back. Though it is unnecessary, it is always nice to respond to compliments with compliments.
You too
When a person says it is good to see you, you can always respond by saying how nice it is to see the person too.
This short statement is used to throw compliments back. For example, when a person says you look nice, you can say [you too].
When you say You too, it means it is good to see the person too. It is similar to simply saying [likewise] or [Same here].
The three expressions mean the same thing. However, there is a difference between saying this and saying [Good to see you too].
While [Good to see you too] is long, [You too] is a short statement and will not fully express your happiness even if you are excited.
This doesn’t make the response forbidden or less appreciated. It may be your choice if you want to speak less.
How have you been?
When a person says it is good to see you, you can respond by asking how he or she has been. This is a perfect response, though it seems unrelated.
This response does not throw the compliment back but it indirectly gives the idea that it has been a long time since you met with the person talking.
When you say [How have you been?], you are asking about the person’s welfare.
This response fits in perfectly because it shows that you haven’t seen the person in a long time and, similarly, people only use the expression [Good to see you] when talking to someone they have not seen in a long time.
While greeting, a person can say [Good to see you] and the other person can say [How have you been?].
I’m flattered
When a person says it is good to see you, you can respond with this expression. This is different from the responses suggested earlier. It does not throw the compliment back.
It does not mention how long it has been since you last met with the person. It is also not the wittiest option so far.
When you say [I am flattered], it implies that you feel sincerely amused to be complimented by the person talking. This is a nice response but it is short and it doesn’t throw the compliment back.
To sound nicer, you may want to say a compliment to the person too. Otherwise, you will sound like you are not interested in the conversation.
Keep reading for other possible responses you can say to [It is good to see you].
I’m sure it is
When a person says It is good to see you, you can respond by saying you are sure about the compliment that was said to you. It is a funny response.
The person will definitely laugh at this comment unless he/she has a bad sense of humor. It doesn’t throw the compliment back. Rather, it embraces the compliment.
When you say [You are sure it is], in this case, it means you are sure of how good it is to see you. It is similar to saying [Lucky you].
To someone with a bad sense of humor, you may sound boastful and narcissistic. However, this response is definitely witty.
I’d be happy if I saw me too
When a person says it is good to see you, you can respond with this expression. This is another funny response you can give in this case.
This expression implies that you understand how good it is to see you and that the person should be happy. The person will laugh at this.
However, it is advisable to say the compliment back after the joke and continue the conversation.
Yes. I look so good
When a person says it is good to see you, you can give this witty response. The person will definitely laugh and will probably dispute that with another funny response.
This expression implies that it feels good to see you because you look good. After the joke, you should compliment the person.
I’d say the same but you look better
When a person says it is good to see you, you can respond with this expression. It is one of the best witty responses on the list. It is not only funny but also polite. You will also be throwing the compliment back.
When you say this, you are complimenting the person’s look and saying it is [Better] to see him/her. You can choose to say the compliment back to the person but it would be unnecessary.
Thank you
When a person says it is good to see you, you can say Thanks to him/her. It is not the best response for the situation but it is an option.
However, it is short and may make it seem like you are not interested in the conversation.
After saying Thank you, you can say the compliment back or add one of the witty responses in the list above.
Have a great day, man
This is a different response from the ones in the list above. After having a conversation with someone you haven’t seen in a long time, it is usual to say [Good to see you] again when you are parting.
Since the expression can be used as a goodbye, you can simply tell the person to have a great day.
Goodbye
When [Good to see you] is said while you are parting with someone, you can respond by saying Goodbye.
You can also use other responses that are often said while parting with a person.
See you around
This is one of the responses that are often said while parting with a person. When a person says it is good to see you while parting, you can respond with this.
However, you should only say this if you will be seeing the person nearby.
How’s everyone?
When a person says it is good to see you while greeting you, you can ask about the person’s welfare.
You can also ask about the person’s family and friends that you know.
Thank God for your eyes
When a person says it is good to see you, you can give this funny response. After laughing about this, you can say a compliment back and ask about the person’s welfare.