Gratitude, Compliment, and Congratulation

GRATITUDE

Gratitude is an expression that we show or say to express grateful feeling to other people. When speaking English, you say “thanks” very often. Please say “thank you” when people give you something, help you do something, wish you something and give you a compliment etc.

To Express Gratitude You Can Say :

• Thank you
• I’m greatful
• I want to thank …
• I want to express my gratitude to …
• I keep forgetting to thank you for …
• Thanks
• Thank you for calling.
• That was very kind of you.
• It was very nice of you to help me.
• How can I ever thank you?
• I can’t thank you enough.
• I really appreciate what you’ve done for my family.
• Can I show my appreciation by buying you a cup of tea?

Respone of expressing :

• You are welcome
• Don’t mention it
• Not at all
• It was nothing at all
• No problem
• Glad to be help
• It’s OK.
• Thank you.
• No need to thank me.
• It was my pleasure

Example

An elderly woman (EW) is talking with a young boy (YB) who helped her.

EW : Michael, it was very kind of you to carry my groceries for me. Thank you very much.
YB: Aw, it’s O.K, Mrs. Phillips. I know it’s pretty hard for you. It’s no trouble for me.
EW: Let’s see. Can I show my appreciation by offering you some cookies and milk?
YB: Wow! Really? That’s great. Thanks.
EW: O.K. Well, come in. You’re a good friend.

COMPLIMENT

Compliment is an expression that we show or say to express/give praise. Some people use compliments to “butter up” somebody or to flatter in order to increase good will.

You compliment some one, 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

Complimenting:

• What a nice dress!
• You look great.
• You look very nice/beautiful/handsome.
• I really must express my admiration for your dance.
• Good grades!
• Excellent!
• Nice work!
• Good job!
• You are good at …, aren’t you?
• You … very well, don’t you?
• You’re a wonderful …, aren’t you?
• You’re a great …, aren’t you?
• I’m really impressed with your ….
• I’m very impressed with your ….

Respone Of Expressing :
• Thanks.
• Really? Thanks.
• It’s very kind of you to say so.
• Oh, I wouldn’t say that.

Example

A: You’re very good at sewing, aren’t you?
B: Oh, I wouldn’t say that.
A: I’m very impressed with your speech, Ms Xeren.
B: Really. It’s very kind of you to say so, Ms Grow.

CONGRATULATION

Congratulation is an expression that we use to give the congratulation utterance when he/she succeeds in doing something.

To express congratulation you can say :

- Let me congratulate you
- Congratulation on your success
- Good
- That’s great
- Isn’t that wonderful
- How fortunate
- Splendid
- Congratulating
- Congratulations!
- Congratulations on your new job.
- Let me congratulate you on your new position.
- Let me say congratulations on winning the first prize in the tournament.
- I’d like to say congratulations. You did a great job.
- Happy birthday!
- Happy Lebaran Day/Happy led!
- Merry Christmas!
- Happy New Year!
- Happy Valentine!
- Happy anniversary!

Respone of expressing :

• Thank you
• Thanks, I needed that
• That’s very kind of you
• You’ve made my day
• Some to you
• Thanks a lot.
• Thank you very much.

Example
Ian : Who won the football match yesterday?
Joy : Our team did. We won three to one
Ian : Congratulation. I’m glad to hear it
Joy : Thank you