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Expression of Congratulation

The document provides examples of expressions used to congratulate, compliment, and express gratitude in English. It gives sample phrases for each type of expression and example responses. For congratulations, examples include "Congratulations!" and "Well done." For compliments, examples are praising someone's appearance or work. To express gratitude, common phrases listed are "Thank you" and "Thanks a lot." Sample dialogs demonstrate congratulating on success, complimenting a dress, and thanking for help.

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Expression of Congratulation

The document provides examples of expressions used to congratulate, compliment, and express gratitude in English. It gives sample phrases for each type of expression and example responses. For congratulations, examples include "Congratulations!" and "Well done." For compliments, examples are praising someone's appearance or work. To express gratitude, common phrases listed are "Thank you" and "Thanks a lot." Sample dialogs demonstrate congratulating on success, complimenting a dress, and thanking for help.

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Summary :

 CONGRATULATION
Congratulation is an expression that we use to give the congratulation utterance
when he or she succeeds in doing something.

Congratulating Responding

 I’d be the first to congratulate  It’s very good of you to say so.
you on...  How nice of you to say so.
 I’d like to congratulate you on … Thank you very much for saying
 Please accept my warmest so.
congratulations.  I’m glad you think so. Oh, it’s
 May I congratulate you on … nothing special actually.
 I must congratulate you. It was  Oh, I have a lot to learn yet.
great to hear about  Thank you. Oh, not really.
 … Congratulations.  Oh, nothing to it, actually. Oh,
 Congratulations on … thanks.
 Well done
 Nice done, congratulations! Good.
 Fantastic!

Example of dialog congratulating :


Danu : Rizal, how is your library so far?
Rizal : It’s great! Many people come to my library.

Congratulations! Your library is the most popular one now.


Rizal: Thank you, Danu.

 COMPLIMENT
Compliment is an expression that we show or say to express or give praise. Some
people use compliments to “butter up” somebody or to flatter in order to increase
good will, for example:
 on his/her general appearance.
 if you notice something new about the person’s appearance.
 when you visit someone’s house for the first time.
 when other people do their best.
Complimenting someone Responding
 I would like compliment you on …  Thank you. It’s nice of you to say
 I think your ……. is very nice. I just so.
love your …...  Thank you but really isn’t anything
 The …… is very delicious. I really special.
like your …….  Thank you. Yours is even nicer.
 You look fabulous! fantastic!/  I’m glad you like it. Thank you.
Marvelous! That’s nice.  Thank you so much. Yeah, thanks.
 That’s not bad. Perfect!
 Pretty good.

Example of dialog complimenting:


Sarah : Jasmine, This is dress for you. I made it by myself.

That’s a beautiful dress! You are really a talented tailor.


Sarah : I’m glad you like it.

 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.

Expressing gratitude Responding


 I’m so grateful for …… Thank you  You’re welcome Don’t mention
for …… Thanks a lot. it My pleasure
 Thanks a million. Thanks./Many  I’m glad that I can help you.
thanks. Thank you very much for…..  It’s all right.
 Thank you for your help. I’m really  That’s what friends are. It
very grateful to you. was my pleasure.
 Thank you so much.  Yaps, never mind.

Example of dialog expressing gratitude:


John : Can you help me to take that book?
Michael : Yes, of course. This is, John.
John : Thank you so much for your helping.
Michael : You’re welcome.

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