Gratitude Compliment and Congratulation

Definition

GRATITUDE

Gratitude is also called thanking. We say "thank you" when people give us something, help we do something, give a compliment, wish us something, etc.


Here are some expressions of gratitude


:: Thank you very much…

:: Thanks…

:: I want to thank…

:: I keep forgetting to thank you for…

:: I should like to Express my gratitude…

:: I’m very much obliged to you…

:: How can I thank you?

:: I’m very grateful to you…

:: Thank for your help…


Respon of expressing


- You are welcome.

- Don’t mention it!

- Not at all.

- It was nothing at all.

- No problem.

- Glad to be of help.

- (it was) my pleasure.

- I am glad I could help.

- I am glad I could do it.

- No big deal

- That’s all right.

- Any time


Definition

Compliment is expression that used to give praising to other people. Some people use compliment to butter up somebody or to flatter in order to increase good will.


Example

- What a nice dress?

- You look great

- You look very nice

- I really must express my admiration for you

- Excellent

- Good grades!

- You look beautiful (handsome)


Response

- Thank you.

- Really?

- I will

- Thanks a lot, etc.


Time to expressing compliment

~ 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

Some people use compliments to "butter up" somebody or to flatter in order to increase good will.


Definition of Congratulation

Congratulation is expression that used to said congratulate to someone when get a success.


Expressing

= Let me congratulate you

= Happy birthday!

= Happy Lebaran Day!

= Merry Christmas!

= Happy New Year!

= Happy Valentine!

= Good!

= That’s great!

= How fortunate.

= Splendid.

= Pretty good.


Responding

~ Thank you

~ Thanks, I needed that.

~ That’s very kind of you.

~ It’s very kind of you to say that.

~ Do you really think so?

~ You’ve made my day!

~ The same to you.

~ I’m glad you like it. Thank you, it’s nice of you to say so.