Gratitude, Complement, Congratulation

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

Expressing Gratitude:

• I should like to express my gratitude

• Thank you very much

• Thank for your help

• How can I thank you ?

• I’m very grateful to you

• I can’t thank you enough

• I’m very much obliged to you

Responding:

• It was the least I could do

• You’re welcome

• No big deal

• Don’t metion it

• It’s a pleasure

• That’s all right

• Any time

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 

Some expressions of compliment:

· 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!

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.

Some expression of gratitude:

· Thank you very much

· Thank you for your help

· I’m really very grateful to you

· You’re welcome

· Don’t mention it

· It’s a pleasure / My pleasure

· I want to express my gratitude to (my teacher, my father, etc)

· I am grateful to your help

Responding gratitude:

· It was the least I could do.

· You’re welcome

· No big deal.

· Don’t mention it.

· It’s a pleasure.

· That’s alright.

· Any time.