English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i haven't seen you before" Mean?
Learn what "i haven't seen you before" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Beginner
Neutral
Soft
Greet
Um, I haven't seen you before.
It means the speaker does not recognize the person and is making a first-contact remark.
From On One Condition, Episode 3
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is starting a conversation with a person they have not met before.
Usage Scenario
Use this when meeting someone new or noticing that you do not know them. It can also be a polite opening line in social situations.
Better ways to say it
1
I don't think we've met before.
2
I haven't seen you around before.
3
Have we met?
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