I don't believe there's a preference. Both are very common. "Speaking" has a more formal flavor and "talking" is more casual.
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Cogar It was a pleasure talking / speaking with you"Talk to" not "talk with".
BokehThis seems a bit narcissistic. Don't we allow the other party to speak? "It was a pleasure walking/dining with you."Cogar It was a pleasure talking / speaking with you"Talk to" not "talk with".
Goodman"Talk with"and
Goodman“Speaking with”are more common in American English. "Talk to" and "speak to" are more common in British English.