KD 2.5 : To Express Various Intentions "Giving and Responding to Compliment"
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.
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)
Dialogues- Compliments
Staff: What a beautiful dress,
Ms. Elliot.
Guest: Thanks, I’m glad you like it.
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: 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.
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: 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: 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
truly went above and beyond. My compliments to your work ethic.
Staff: Thank you sir, how kind of you to say so
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.
Source: http://yoyodblog.blogspot.com/2012/03/expression-giving-compliment.html
B: Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Source: http://yoyodblog.blogspot.com/2012/03/expression-giving-compliment.html
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