I.
GRATITUDE
A.DEFINITION
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.
B. EXPRESSING GRATITUDE
Here are some expressions of gratitude and
their proper responses.
EXPRESSING
GRATITUDE
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RESPONDING
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I’m
so grateful for . . . .
Thank
you very much for . . . .
Thank
you for . . . .
That
was nice of you. Thank you.
Thanks
a lot for . . . .
I really appreciate . . . .
Thanks./Many
thanks.
Thanks
a million.
Thanks a lot.
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Don’t mention it.
It was my pleasure.
You’re welcome.
No big deal.
I’m glad that I can help you.
My pleasure.
Forget it.
That’s what friends are.
It’s all right.
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C. DIALOG
OF GRATITUDE
Jesicca : Can I borrow your
laptop to send the email now? because my modem is error.
Vitalis
: Oh yes.
Jesicca : Thank you very much.
Vitalis
: It’s all right
II. CONGRATULATIONS
A. DEFINITION
Congratulation is an expression that we use to
give the congratulation utterance when he/she succeeds in doing something.
B. EXPRESSING
CONGRATULATING
Here area some expressions of congratulating
and there proper responses.
CONGRATULATING
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RESPONDING
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I’d be the first to congratulate you on . .
. .
I’d like to congratulate you on . . . .
Please accept my warmest congratulations
May I congratulate you on . . . .
I must congratulate you.
It was great to hear about . . . .
Congratulations!
Congratulations on . . . !
Well
done!/Fantastic.
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It’s very good of you to say so.
How nice of you to say so.
Thank you very much for saying so.
I’m glad you thing so.
Oh, it’s not special actually.
Oh, I have a lot to learn yet.
Oh, not really.
Oh, noting to it, actually.
Oh, thanks.
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C. DIALOG OF CONGRATULATIONS
Vitalis : Hy
Riska. I heard
you won the English debate yesterday
Riska : Oh it’s
Vitalis : I must congratulate you.
Riska : Oh, it’s not special actually.
III. COMPLIMENT
A. DEFINITION
Compliment is an express that we show or say
to express or give praise.
Characteristics :
1. General appearance.
2. When you visit someone’s house for the
first time.
3. When other people do their best.
B. EXPRESSION COMPLIMENT
B. EXPRESSION COMPLIMENT
Here are some expressions used to compliment.
COMPLIMENTING SOMEONE
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Fantastic!/Marvelous!
Good job!/Excellent work!
You’re really the best !
You look fabulous !
Perfect! The dress really suits you well.
It was the best performance I’ve ever seen from you!
Well done!
That’s a beautiful picture! You’re really a talented painter.
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C. DIALOG OF COMPLIMENT
Jekly : Putri let's go to a party now!
Putri : Okay forbearance. Wait a second
Jekly : Okay I wait you
Putri : Hy. What do you think about my appearance ?
Jekly : Wow! Perfect! The dress really suits you well. You look very
beautiful.
Putri : Thanks
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