Complimenting and Congratulating Others

COMPLIMENTING AND
CONGRATULATING
OTHERS
COMPLIMENTING OTHERS
DEFINITION
TO GIVE A COMPLIMENT MEANS TO POLITELY

FLATTER OR PRAISE (SOMEONE) FOR
SOMETHING.
THE NOUN FORM OF COMPLIMENT MEANS
“AN EXPRESSION OF PRAISE, COMMENDATION, OR
ADMIRATION,” AND THE VERB MEANS, “TO
PRAISE OR EXPRESS ADMIRATION FOR SOMEONE.”
WHAT TO COMPLIMENT ???
• Someone’s appearance
• Someone’s personality
• Someone’s intelligence
• Someone’s achievements or
accomplishments
• Someone’s house
• Foods/cookings
WHAT EXPRESSIONS USED TO
COMPLIMENT OTHERS?
APPEARANCE
• You look beautiful/amazing/great.
• The jacket suits you
• Your eyes are breathtaking
•That color is perfect for you
•Your hair looks stunning
• Your shoes look really nice
• Has anyone ever told you that you have
great posture?
• You look nice. Have you lost weight?
PERSONALITY
• You’re so organized/generous/
hard working.
• I like how patient/cheerful you are.
• You are such a kind person.
• You are so thoughtful.
• You are a great listener.
• You are brave/strong/helpful.
• Your kindness is a balm to all who encounter
it.
• You are such a beautiful soul.
INTELLIGENCE
• You are such a smart student
• You are so brilliant/genius/clever
• You have the best ideas.
• Your creative potential seems
limitless
• You're a smart cookie
ACHIEVEMENT/ACCOMPLISHMENT
• I commend you for your

achievement.
• You did a great job.
• You deserve that.
• You should be proud of yourself.
• Well done.
• Good job.
• You are making a difference.
WHEN YOU VISIT SOMEONE’S
HOUSE FOR THE FIRST TIME
• You have a beautiful home.

• I love this table.
• Your house is so comfortable
• You have a lovely home
• I love the decor, did you do it
yourself?
• I like how spacious it is.
• You have a very nice place
• I like your sofa. It’s so stylish.
FOOD / COOKINGS
• This soup is amazing

• The dish is delicious.
• The pasta is very tasty.
• I love the pie. It’s fantastic!.
• You're a fantastic cook.
• My compliment to the chef.
• You've got to give me the recipe for
this
chicken dish!
• The cherry pie is out of this world.
• This is the best sandwich I ever had.
HOW • Thank you / Thanks
TO • It’s nice of you to say so.
• Thanks a lot for your
RESPOND appreciation.
TO A • Really? I’m not sure about
it actually.
COMPLIMENT? • I’m glad you like that.
• It’s very kind of you to say
that.
CONGRATULATING OTHERS
DEFINITION
Congratulation is an
• gets engaged
expression that we use to
congratulate someone and • gets married
show our happiness and • gets a job promotion
pleasure at someone’s
achievement or good • gets a new job
fortune. When you • has a new baby
congratulate someone it
means that you give the
• graduates from school
person a praise when they • wins an election
achieves something
• wins a race or contest
special or unusual, for
example when someone: • passes an exam
WHAT DO WE SAY TO CONGRATULATE
SOMEONE?
• Let me congratulate you on your
wedding/engagement.
• Congratulation on your new
baby!
• Happy birthday/have a blast
birthday
• Good job on your new
project!
• Excellent speech! The
audiences really enjoyed it.
• Congrats! (shortened form
of congratulation)
ANOTHER EXAMPLES
• Congratulations on your well-deserved success!
• Heartfelt congratulations to you.
• Warmest congratulations on your achievement.
• Congratulations and best wishes for your next
adventure!
• So pleased to see you accomplishing great
things!
• Best wishes to you in your new position
EXAMPLE ON DIALOG
Billy had passed on his final semester test. On the way home, he meets Rina, his friend. She congratulates
and compliments Billy.
Rina : Hi, Billy. How are you doing?
Billy : I am fine, thanks.
Rina : It’s very nice to meet you here, Billy. You look great today! I love your
new hair style.
Blly : Thank you very much, Rina. You look great, too.
Rina : Thanks, Billy. By the way, how was your test? Have you got the
result?
Billy: Yes, I’ve got it. You know what? I have passed for the final test. I’m so
happy right now.
Rina : That’s great. Congratulations! How’s the score?
Billy: Thanks God. I got the highest score for the test.
Rina : Wow, that’s amazing. I know you are very smart, Billy. Well done!
Billy : Thanks for your compliment, Rina. You are so kind.
Rina : Never mind Billy It’s my pleasure.
EXAMPLE ON DIALOG
Andi has won the national novel writing competition. The next day, Riska and Joko
come to his house to congratulate him
Riska : Is it true what the newspaper’s headline said?
Andi : What news?
Joko : The news about you winning the national novel
writing competition. Is it really you?
Andi : Yeah. It is me.
Riska : Congratulations! We’re happy for you.
Andi : Thanks a lot guys.
Joko : It’s a terrific job, Andi.
Andi : Oh, no, I guess it’s just my luck
THAT’S ALL FOR TODAY’S MEETING, PLEASE STUDY SOME
OTHER EXPRESSIONS ON COMPLIMENTING AND
CONGRATULATING FROM OTHER RESOURCES AND IF YOU
HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS MATERIAL,
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COMPLIMENTING AND

TO GIVE A COMPLIMENT MEANS TO POLITELY

• I commend you for your

• You have a beautiful home.

• This soup is amazing

ASSIGNMENT WILL BE GIVEN NEXT MEETING

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