I have made up the sentences below.
(1) I found John very friendly and pleasant.
(2) I found John to be very friendly and pleasant.
I am not sure whether or not you need "to be". Thank you.
[found him to be friendly] or [found him friendly]
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Re: [found him to be friendly] or [found him friendly]
Better with, but possible without.