RESUME ABOUT EXPRRESSION OF CANGRATULATION AND EXPRESSION OF

COMPLIMENT !
What Is an Expression of Congratulations?

Expression of Congratulations is an expression that we use give the congratulation utterance

when he or she be succeed in doing someone.
Dialogue 1

Roy : Who won the football match yesterday?

Tom : Our team did. We won three to one.

Roy : Congratulation. I’m glad to hear it.

Tom : Thank you.

Dialog 2

Riski: Is it true what the newspaper’s headline said?

Anton : What news?

Jodi : The news about you winning the national novel writing competition. Is it really you?

Anton : Yeah. It is me.

Riski: Congratulations! We’re happy for you.

Anton : Thanks a lot guys.

Jodi : It’s a terrific job, Anton.

Anton : Oh, no, I guess it’s just my luck.

Dialoge 3

Santy : Happy birthday, santy. Many happy return of the day.

Essy : Thank you, Santy. You are the first me who congratulates me.

Santy : Oh realy? Here is a little present for you. I hope you like it.

Essy : Thank you very much. You are really my best friend.
Expression of Compliment

Compliment is an expression that we show or say to express/give praise. Compliments express

approval and are aimed at showing that you like some aspect of the other person’s appearance,
belonging or work. It is also to appreciate other people, but overuse of compliments might
seem insincere. 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

Expressions of Compliment

 I would like compliment you on …

 What a nice dress!
 I think your (hair) is very nice.
 You look great.
 I just love your (dress).
 You look very
 The (chicken) is very delicious.
nice/beautiful/handsome.
 I really like your (skirt).
 I really must express my admiration
for your dance.  This (cheese) is super.

 Good grades!  That’s neat.

 Excellent!  That’s nice.

 Nice work!  That’s not bad.

 Terrific.  Pretty good.

The responses:

 Thank you.

 Really ?

 I will.

 Thanks a lot.
  Thank you. It’s nice of you to say so.

 Thank you but really isn’t anything special.

 Thank you. Yours is even nicer.

 I’m glad you like it.

Dialog Examples:

Text 1

Nabila  : Hi, Sari! How are things?

Sari    : Fine, and you?
Nabila  : I’m feeling great today. How was your weekend at the beach?
Sari    : Terrific! We had a lovely time there. You should go there.
Nabila  : Really? Hey, what a beautiful blouse you are wearing, it matches your skirt.
Sari    : Thanks. My mother gave it to me on my birthday.
Nabila  : Wow! That’s wonderful. Oh, Sari, I almost forget. Can I ask you something?
Sari    : Oh, sure. What’s up?
Nabila  : Have you finished typing the annual report we made last week?
Sari    : Yes, mean this?
Nabila  : Yeah, Hmmm, I think this report is excellent. Thanks a lot Sari. You did a great job. Now
I have to give it to the director immediately.
Sari    : OK. You’d better hurry. He may be waiting for it.
Nabila : Well, he probably is. Thanks again, Sari. Have a nice day!