Giving & Responding to Compliment
Everyone likes to hear compliments. Compliments make people
feel good about themselves,and we all need that at times.
Look
at the expressions below that can be used when giving and responding to
compliments
Giving complements :
- ¨ That’s a very nice …(dress).
- ¨ Great job on the …(presentation).
- ¨ You look very good in … (that new hair-do).
- ¨ This dish is delicious, my compliments to the chef.
- ¨ That … (tie) looks great on you.
Responses to compliments :
- ¨ How kind of you to say so.
- ¨ Thank you.
- ¨ I’m glad you like it.
- ¨ It was nothing really. (an expression of modesty and humility)
The other samples
1. Compliments on successes
Sample phrases (from formal to
informal)
A: I would like to compliment you on
your recent achievement.
B: Thank you for saying so, but it was the work of the whole team.
B: Thank you for saying so, but it was the work of the whole team.
A: The essay you wrote was superb.
I'd like to use it as a model for other students.
B: Thank you. I'd be so honored.
B: Thank you. I'd be so honored.
2. Compliments on possessions
Sample phrases (from formal to
informal)
A: That's a nice T-shirt you're
wearing.
B: I appreciate the compliment. It was a birthday present from one of my classmates.
B: I appreciate the compliment. It was a birthday present from one of my classmates.
A: Your new car looks terrific.
B: Thank you. It's very economical.
B: Thank you. It's very economical.
3. Compliments on appearance
Sample phrases (from formal to
informal)
A: I think your new hairstyle is
lovely.
B: That's nice of you to say so. I love yours, too.
B: That's nice of you to say so. I love yours, too.
A: I really like your blue eyes.
They make you look like a movie star.
B: Thank you. That's a nice compliment.
B: Thank you. That's a nice compliment.
4. Compliments on skills
Sample phrases (from formal to
informal)
A: I've never heard any singer
perform that song so beautifully.
B: Thank you. It's really nice to hear that from someone with your experience.
B: Thank you. It's really nice to hear that from someone with your experience.
A: The chicken was delicious.
B: Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
B: Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
(source:
http://yoyodblog.blogspot.com/2012/03/expression-giving-compliment.html)
Learn the expressions used for
giving compliments to others. Practice by saying them loudly.
·
—Your performance on the stage is
amazing.
·
—How wonderful to listen to
your great voice.
·
—How mar vellous .
·
—Great ! (You look great) / Great
for you.
·
—Terrific ! (Hey, that’s terrific !)
·
—Fantastic!
·
—Smashing.
·
—That’s really remarkable
/well done.
—
Now, learn the expressions use
for responding to compliments.
·
—It’s very kind of you to say so.
·
—Thank you.
·
—I can say how pleased (delighted) I
am.
·
—I’m delighted to hear
that.
·
—Thank for your compliment.
Dialogue
Staff : “What a
beautiful dress, Mrs. Elliot.”
Guest : “Thanks, I’m glad
you like it.”
Staff : “Your new
hair-do looks absolutely gorgeous, Mrs. Simpson.”
Guest : “How kind of
you to say so.”
Guest : “My
compliments to the chef. This linguine is superb.”
Staff : “Thank you
ma’am. I’ll be sure to let the chef know.”
Guest : “Your English
is very good.”
Staff : “Thank you
very much.”
Staff : “Excellent
game Mr. Johnson. You really gave me a workout.”
Guest : “Thanks, I
guess all those private lessons are finally paying off.”
Guest :” I really appreciate all the extra work you did on helping us
solve that problem. It truly went above and beyond. My compliments to your work
ethic.”
Staff : “Thank you
sir, how kind of you to say so.”
(source:
http://inilahblogsaya.wordpress.com/2011/04/09/materi-bargaining-and-giving-responding-complaiment/
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