I actually completely agree, I would only use my version ("said to him") in formal/business settings where I am not very well-acquainted with the majority of li

I actually completely agree, I would only use my version ("said to him") in formal/business settings where I am not very well-acquainted with the majority of listeners in the room! But, I would probably stray from saying "and I was like, omg lol yes I will happily take your money" when I'm telling one VC about my last round of funding from another VC ;)