Compliment and Congratulation

1. What is 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. Complement is
for anyone you have occasion to talk with (friends, family, colleagues, and even strangers).

Complement is express to praise about:

- the way people’s look/ general appearance
- something people have
- something people did
- something people said

The Expression of Complement:

- That’s a beautiful dress!
- What a lovely shoes!
- You did very well
- You are a good cook
- You look charming in that dress

The Responses of Compliment:

- Thank you
- Really? Thanks
- Thank you for saying so
- I am glad you like it
- I am glad you enjoyed it
Let's see the examples:

Dyan : That’s lovely bag, Mika. Is it new?

Mika : Yes, it is. It’s a gift from my mother.

Dyan : Wow..it is really suits on you.

Mika : Really? Thank you Dyan.

Teacher : This is good composition, Gerry.

Gerry : Thank you, Sir. I had work very hard on it. Because the topic was not very
familiar to me.

Teacher : You did a very good job.

Gerry : Thank you, Sir

1. What is Congratulation?

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

Kinds of Congratulations:
- Congratulation of someone’s success
- Happy Birthday
- Merry Christmas
- Happy New Year
- Happy Valentine
- Happy Anniversary

The expression of Congratulation

- Congratulation!
- Congratulation on your promotion
- Congratulation for your graduate
- I would like to congratulate you ….
- I must congratulate you ….
- Let me congratulate on your success

The Responses of congratulation:

- Thank you
- Thanks, I hope you so
 - Thanks, I needed that
- It’s very kind of you to say that
- Do you really think so?

Example:

Syamma : Congratulations on your 15​th​ birthday, Wulana.

Wulana : Thank you, Syamma.

Syamma : You look charming in that black gown.

Wulana : Thank you for saying so, you look charming too.