The document discusses ways to express general wishes and respond to them in English. It provides examples of common expressions used to give general wishes for things like luck, success, happiness and well-being. Examples include "I wish you luck" and "May you be happy and successful in your new life." It also gives responses someone might say after receiving a general wish, such as "Thank you," "Thank you very much," or "Thanks. You too."
The document discusses ways to express general wishes and respond to them in English. It provides examples of common expressions used to give general wishes for things like luck, success, happiness and well-being. Examples include "I wish you luck" and "May you be happy and successful in your new life." It also gives responses someone might say after receiving a general wish, such as "Thank you," "Thank you very much," or "Thanks. You too."
The document discusses ways to express general wishes and respond to them in English. It provides examples of common expressions used to give general wishes for things like luck, success, happiness and well-being. Examples include "I wish you luck" and "May you be happy and successful in your new life." It also gives responses someone might say after receiving a general wish, such as "Thank you," "Thank you very much," or "Thanks. You too."
(Source: Sudarwati, M. Look Ahead 3. Bandung: Erlangga.)
A) Giving general wishes:
I wish you luck. Good luck. Best of luck. Good fortune be with you. I hope that everything goes OK for you. Im sure that everything will work out just fine. May you be happy and successful in your new life. Well, we hope that everything will be alright. I hope you have a good/ pleasant/ enjoyable . Please give your parents my best wishes. B) Responding to general wishes: Thank you. Thank you very much. Many thanks. Thanks. You too. Thank you and the same to you. Thank you and a Happy New Year to you too.