Senin, 25 Februari 2013

4. Giving and Responding to Compliments

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It's always nice to receive a compliment, but what is the most natural way to respond? In this programme, William shocks some of his colleagues at BBC Learning English by suddenly complimenting them. How will they react?
This programme is suitable for elementary/pre-intermediate learners. After you have listened, don't forget to practise what you've learned with the activity at the bottom of this page.
Standard responses
Thank you, that's very kind!
Thank you, that's very
kind
of you (to say so).
nice
sweet

Showing surprise
You can show surprise at a compliment by explaining why it is unexpected. So, if someone compliments you on an item of clothing, you might say:
Oh, I've had this for ages.
Really? It was only cheap!

Sharing responsibility
If you receive a compliment for a piece of work which was a joint effort, it's important to make this clear.
Thanks! Ramesh worked on it too.
It wasn't all my work. Ramesh gave me a lot help.
That's very kind. I'll tell Ramesh - he helped me loads.

Returning the compliment
You can often respond to a compliment by returning the compliment - by giving a compliment back.
Oh, thanks very much! You look very nice too - I like your coat.

Humorous responses
In the UK, it is very common to respond to unexpected compliments by suggesting that the person paying you the compliment wants to ask a favour. This is a joke and probably won't cause offence to native English speakers.
What are you after?
What do you want?
Flattery will get you nowhere.*
* Flattery is the giving of praise and compliments that you don't really mean. This phrase means that it doesn't matter how many compliments you receive - you won't give any favours in return!


GIVING COMPLIMENTS
    Everyone likes to hear compliments. Compliments make people feel good about themselves, and we all need that at times. Hotel guests and staff are no exceptions. Guests may give hotel staff compliments for the quality of their service, for their English ability, for their appearance in an unique uniform, or for doing something a little extra for the guest.
A hotel staff may give a guest a compliment about how they look in a newly purchased outfit, or for their patience when a problem arises, or for a beautiful new hair style after visiting a beauty parlor. Look at the expressions below that can be used when giving and responding to compliments.
Expression Of Giving Compaliment
Giving Complaiments
—That’s a very nice …(dress).
—Great job on the …(presentation).
—You look very good in … (that new hair-do).
—This dish is delicious, my compliments to the chef.
—That … (tie) looks great on you.
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Responses to compliments
—How kind of you to say so.
—Thank you.
—I’m glad you like it.
—It was nothing really. (an expression of modesty and humility)
Learn the expressions used for giving compliments to others. Practice by saying them loudly.
—Your performance on the stage is amazing.
—How wonderful to listen to  your  great voice.
—How mar vellous .
—Great ! (You look great) / Great for  you.
—Terrific ! (Hey, that’s terrific !)
—Fantastic!
—Smashing.
—That’s really remarkable /well  done.
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Now, learn the expressions  use for responding to compliments.
—It’s very kind of you to say so.
—Thank you.
—I can say how pleased (delighted) I am.
—I’m delighted  to hear  that.
—Thank for your compliment.

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