Definition of Expression of Compliment
Expression of Compliment is an expression that we say to express or give praise to someone else.
Expression of Compliment is an expression that we say to express or give praise to someone else.
“compliment
is used to “butter up” somebody or to flatter in order to increase good will,
for example:
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On his/her
general appearance
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If you notice something new about the person’s
appearance
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When you visit
someone’s house for the first time
ü
When other people do their best
Asking for Compliments
o What do you think of my new ……, (then)?
o
I think …. suits me. Don’t you?
o Do you like my (new) …..?
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Expressing Compliment
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Complementing on onne’s general appearance
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Complementing on something new
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Complementing on one’s house and food
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Complementing on one’s achievement
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Other compliment
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….. look/looks nice on you.
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You do look nice in ….
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You’re terrific.
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You look great!
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You look nice.
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You are looking good.
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May I say how elegant you are.
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I f I may so, you are quite
charming.
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What a nice dress!
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What a charming dress!
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You’re looking glamorous.
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I like your ….
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That/Those …. is/are nice.
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What a charming dress!
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I like your new hair style!
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That’s a very nice coat!
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Your new shoes really suits
you
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· What’a comfy
house
· You have a
beautiful house
· You’ve got a
very comfortable house
· It’s a nice
house
· The Lamb is
very delicious
· I like the
cup cake.
· You’re really
good at cooking
· I love this
ice cream
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· Well done!
· What a clever
girl.
· You did a
great job!
· Good job!
· You’ve done a
great job
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· You have a
beautiful hair.
· You have a
nice voice.
· What a
beautiful flower.
· I
really must express my admiration for your party.
· Fantastic!
· That’s great!
· You
are fantastic.
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Responding to a Compliment
Ø
Thank
you/Thanks.
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It’s nice of
you to say so.
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Really? I’m not
sure about it, actualy.
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Do you really
think so?
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It’s very kind
of you to say that.
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Thanks, I need
that.
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You’ve my day.
Dialogue 1
Harsya : What a great Motorcycle you have, Pandu.
Pandu : Thank you, Harsya. I just finished mdifying it.
Harsya : You mean this is the old motorcycle that you used to drive to school?
Pandu : Yes, it is.
Harsya : It looks a lot different. What did you do to it?
Pandu : Not much. I had it paint with a brighter colour and add some new accessories.
Harsya : Great job!
Pandu : Thanks.
Harsya : What a great Motorcycle you have, Pandu.
Pandu : Thank you, Harsya. I just finished mdifying it.
Harsya : You mean this is the old motorcycle that you used to drive to school?
Pandu : Yes, it is.
Harsya : It looks a lot different. What did you do to it?
Pandu : Not much. I had it paint with a brighter colour and add some new accessories.
Harsya : Great job!
Pandu : Thanks.
Dialogue 2
Situation 2. Marsya is wearing a new T-shirt. She meets his friend, Ilham. Ilham admires Marsya’s T-shirt
Ilham : That’s a nice and cute T-shirt you’re wearing.
Marsya: I appreciate you compliment. It was a birthday present from my mother.
Ilham : Where did your mother buy it?
Marsya: My mother said that she had bought it for me when she was in Singapore
Ilham : You look beautiful with that expensive T-shirt
Marsya: Thank you but this is a really cheap T-shirt.
Situation 2. Marsya is wearing a new T-shirt. She meets his friend, Ilham. Ilham admires Marsya’s T-shirt
Ilham : That’s a nice and cute T-shirt you’re wearing.
Marsya: I appreciate you compliment. It was a birthday present from my mother.
Ilham : Where did your mother buy it?
Marsya: My mother said that she had bought it for me when she was in Singapore
Ilham : You look beautiful with that expensive T-shirt
Marsya: Thank you but this is a really cheap T-shirt.
Dialogue3
Dewi: Tomi. You look
great today! I love your new hair style.
Tomi: Thank you very much, Dewi. You look great, too.
Dewi: Thanks, Tomi. By the way, how was your test? Have you got the result?
Tomi: Yes, I’ve got it. You know what? I have passed for the final test. I’m so happy right now.
Dewi: That’s great. Congratulations! How’s the score?
Tomi: Thanks God. I got the highest score for the test.
Dewi: Wow, that’s amazing. I know you are very smart, Tomi. Well done!
Tomi: Thanks for your compliment, Dewi. You are so kind.
Dewi: Never mind Tomi. It’s my pleasure.
Tomi: Thank you very much, Dewi. You look great, too.
Dewi: Thanks, Tomi. By the way, how was your test? Have you got the result?
Tomi: Yes, I’ve got it. You know what? I have passed for the final test. I’m so happy right now.
Dewi: That’s great. Congratulations! How’s the score?
Tomi: Thanks God. I got the highest score for the test.
Dewi: Wow, that’s amazing. I know you are very smart, Tomi. Well done!
Tomi: Thanks for your compliment, Dewi. You are so kind.
Dewi: Never mind Tomi. It’s my pleasure.
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