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 Sometimes they add "おいて" after the the て form of the verb. This is おく, to put. ~ておく indicates doing something in advance for a future purpose or to ensure a specific state remains.
 
 **君と知り合っておいてよかったです**
+"I’m glad that I (went ahead and) got to know you."
 
 The speaker isn't just saying "I'm glad I know you." By using おいて, they are implying:
 
@@ -35,7 +36,11 @@ The speaker isn't just saying "I'm glad I know you." By using おいて, they ar
 
 Also, if attaching to a negative verb (not go, not do, not eat, etc.), it has to be ~ないで, not なくて
 
-Lookup this more and take notes on it ^^
+#### When to use it?
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+Use it whenever you want to sound like you are thinking ahead.
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+If you just say "知り合ってよかった" (shiriatte yokatta), it’s a simple "I'm glad we met." Adding おいて adds a layer of "I'm glad I took that step/made that connection beforehand." It makes the action feel more intentional and valuable.
 
 ### Examples
 - 見つかってよかったです