gratitude, compliment and congratulation

1. Expressing Gratitude

Expressions of thanking
1. Thanks / Thank you.
2. Thanks a lot / Thank you so much.
3. Thank for your help / for the ride.
4. I’d like to thank you. -

Respons yang dapat di gunakan antara lain :
1. You’re welcome.
2. That’s all right.
3. No big deal / No problem.
4. That’s fine / My pleasure.
5. Not at all / Never mind.

Example dialogue:

Usher        :     Miley, don’t be nervous. This singing competition will give You many experience if You keep enjoy and focus

Miley         :     oh , it's ok. doesn't matter.

Usher        :     That's right!

Miley         :      Usher, thanks because you teach me so much about be the best singer

David        :     No big deal Miley, I know You can. But, before You begin to singing, You must pray  to The Almighty Lord, because it can make You be fine from beginning to the end.

Miley         :     thank You so much for your suggestion.

Usher        :     never mind Miley

2. Compliment

Complimenting
1. Wow, good job ! / Good grades!
2. Nice try ! / Nice work !
3. Keep up the good work !
4. What a nice dress ! / Outfit !


Response
1. Thank you.
2. Really ?
3. I will.
4. Thanks a lot.


Example dialogue:
Ima           : Saffitri,do you know Stawberry shop ? near the TMC hall.

Saffitri       : oh of course. What’s up ?

Ima           :  Yesterday I boughtsome hair accessories there.

Saffitri       : wow that’s so happy. Can I look your new hair accessories ?

Ima           :  oh of course. They are so cute.

Saffitri       : wow, you’re right. They’re so cute. Hey look, this is my favorite colour…wow

Ima            : do you like it ?it’s O.K. the blackone is for you

Saffitri       : Oh, how kind you are . Thanks You Ima

Ima           :   It is nothing.


3. Congratulation

Congratulating

1. Congratulations !
2. Happy birthday !
3. Happy Lebaranday ! / Merry Christmas !
4. Happy new year ! / Happy valentine !

Response

1. Thank you
2. Thanks a lot .
3. Happy Lebaran day ! / merry Christmas too.
4. Happy New year/ Valentine too.

Example :

Prakas : Rizal Congratulations ! You won the English speech contest. Your                    English is so amazing.

Rizal    : Thank you, Prakas