What's subtle difference between these words?

Question

1. in connection with

2. in regard to

Answer 1

1 connects two facts

2 refers to another fact

Answer 2

In connection, you are connecting to a statement as in further more, in regards to you are referring to the statement as a whole commenting on it and not adding to it.

Answer 3

Some examples might help:

1. In connection with the comments you made yesterday....means you are going to "connect" insinuates you may compare two points.

2. In regard to your comments yesterday....here you can make a comment or a statement.

Answer 4

The first is connected by something

The second is a response.