1. Expression of congratulation, compliment, and
gratitude
Definition:
a.
Congratulation
Congratulation is an expression that we use to give the
congratulation utterance when he/she succeeds in doing something.
b.
Compliment
Compliment is an expression that we show or say to
express/give praise. Some people use compliments to “butter up” somebody or to
flatter in order to increase good will, for example:
Ø
on his/her general appearance
Ø
if you notice something new
about the person’s appearance
Ø
when you visit someone’s house for the first
time
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when other people do their best
c.
Gratitude
Gratitude is an expression that we show or say to express
grateful feeling to other people. When speaking English, you say “thanks” very
often. Please say “thank you” when people give you something, help you do
something, wish you something and give you a compliment etc.
Example expression:
a.
Congratulation
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Congratulating
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Responding
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I’d be the first to
congratulate you on . .
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It’s very good of you to say so
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I’d like to congratulate you on . .
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How nice of you to say so
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Please accept my warmest congratulation
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Thank you very much for saying so
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May I congratulate you on . .
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I’m glad you think so
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I must congratulate you
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Oh, it’s nothing special actually
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It was great to hear about . .
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Oh, I have a lot to learn yet
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Congratulations!
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Oh, not really
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Congratulations on . . !
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Oh, nothing to it, actually
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Well done/Fantastic
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Oh, thanks
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b.
Compliment
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Complimenting
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Responding
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Nice try/ Nice work
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Really ?
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Keep up the good
work!
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I will
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What a nice dress!/
Outfit!
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Thaks a lot
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Wow, good job!/
Good grades!
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Thank you
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c.
Gratitide
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Thanking
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Responding
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I’m so grateful for
. .
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Don’t mention it
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Thank you very much
for . .
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It was my pleasure
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Thank you for . .
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You’re welcome
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That was nice of
you. Thank you
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No big deal
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Thaks a lot for . .
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I;m glad that I can
help you
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I really appreciate
. .
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My pleasure
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Thanks/many thanks
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Forget it
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Thanks a million
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That’s what friends
are
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Thanks a lot
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It’s all right
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Example dialogue:
a.
Congratulation
Yoyon : Olvieee!!
Congratulation on winning in Miss Universe Contest 2012
Olvie : Thank you
Yooon.
b.
Compliment
Norman :
Yesterday I bought this dress. I’ts for you
Widya : Oh, Norman how
kind you are. Thanks
Norman :
It is nothing
c.
Gratitude
Jerim : Tyng, here
is your mirror. Thank you.
Tyng : You’re
welcome. Are you sure you don’t need it anymore
Jerim : Absolutely
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