These are examples of compliments and the responses:
| Compliments | Responses |
|---|---|
| What a fantastic performance! | Thanks. I'm happy that everything worked well. |
| You look gorgeous! | Thank you very much. |
| You're looking glamorous. | Thanks. |
| How adorable that is! | Thank you for your compliment. |
| Well done! You are the best. | Thank you. |
| I like your new haircut. | Thanks. I'm glad you like it. |
| That's a nice shirt! | Thanks. It's a gift from my friend in Indonesia. |
| How elegant you look. | That's very nice of you. Thanks. |
| My compliments on your great work. | Thanks. I'm just doing my job. |
| Wow! You’re very clever. | Thank you. |
| What a great picture! You should be proud of yourself. | Thanks. Glad you like it. |
From the examples above, we can see that compliments and admiration can be expressed with:
- That’s a nice ...(noun)....
- What a great ...(noun)...!
- How ...(adjective/adverb)...!
- You look ...(adjective)....
- I like your ...(noun)...!
- I must express my admiration for your ...(noun)....
- You're really ...(adjective)....
- Thank you for your compliment.
- That's nice of you.
- I am glad you like it.
A. Please complete the dialogues below using your own words.
Dialogue 1
Hari: "What a nice bike you have, Panca."
Panca: "...(1).... It was a present from my Dad on my birthday two years ago."
Hari: "...(2).... That kind of bike is very expensive now."
Panca: "Yes, it is. I guess it's because cycling is becoming very popular now."
Hari: "You're right. Bikes are sold out in many places."
Dialogue 2
Gani: "I saw your performance in the English speech contest yesterday. ...(3)...."
Salma: "...(4).... I practiced hard to prepare for it."
Gani: "It was paid off. You certainly impressed the juries."
Salma: "I hope so. Thank God everything went well."
Dialogue 3
Tom: "Hi, Dio. I like your new shoes."
Dio: "...(5)...."
Tom: "They look very expensive. Where did you buy them?"
Dio: "Well, not really. I bought them at a home industry near my house."
Tom: "...(6).... They look like branded products."
Dio: "Well, when it comes to quality, I'm not a brandminded person."
Tom: "I agree with you. Home industry products often come up with the same quality as that of branded ones, sometimes even better."
Dialogue 4
Mita: "Hi, Ayu. You look ...(7)... tonight."
Ayu: "...(8).... You, too."
Mita: "I've never seen you wearing that Batik dress. Is that new?"
Ayu: "Well, my Mom had it made at a tailor's for me last month."
Mita: "Oh, did she? I think your mom is quite fashionable."
Ayu: "Yes, she really is."
Dialogue 5
Risa: "Hi, Linda. How are things with you?"
Linda: "Never better, thanks. And you?"
Risa: "Fine, thanks. I heard that your proposal for our next program has been approved. Congratulations."
Linda: "It has. Thanks."
Risa: "I think the company should give you an appreciation for such a great idea in marketing. You're a genius."
Linda: "...(9).... It's all based on my experience in marketing that kind of product for years."
Risa: "..(10)...."
Linda: "Well, stop complimenting me. I need everybody's support in order to make it work."
Risa: "You can count on me."
B. Express your compliment in each of the following situations.
- You compliment your friend on his/her new hair style.
- Your friend is wearing a fancy gown.
- Your colleague has been promoted for his hard work.
- Your friend has received a flying grade in a TOEIC test.
- Your brother has received a photography award.
- Your friend's office has been rearranged and it's now very comfortable..
- Your father has bought you a new mobile phone.
- Your cousin has gone on a diet and now she is slimmer.
- Your motorcycle wouldn't start until a friend came and helped you.
- Your best friend has won an English speech contest.
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