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Default Re: Proper use of "you and ....."

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I'm writing a business letter, and I am wondering about the way I used a common phrase: "It was very nice meeting you and Bob." Is there a more proper way to write this? Others in my office have suggested, "It was nice meeting Bob and yourself." Maybe I should consider, "It was nice meeting yourself and Bob." I'm not sure what to do.....

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Confused in MN

I see no problem in saying "you and Bob" or "Bob and you". I certainly would not use "yourself".