GIVING COMPLIMENTS AND REPLYING TO
COMPLIMENTS
Presented By : Kelompok 7
Dosen Pengampu : Indri Astuti, S.Hum., M.Pd.
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ANGGOTA KELOMPOK 7 :
Tri Suci Ramadani Pulungan
2201082018
Zikriatul Qalbi
2201081013
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This section covers:
When to Give Compliments: Situations for giving compliments, such as when someone does well or looks nice.
How to Give Compliments: Using simple phrases to express admiration or appreciation.
How to Respond to Compliments: Knowing polite responses like saying thank you or giving a positive reply.
Introduction to the Topic:
Giving and Responding to Compliments
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Discussion
How many different ways does RC compliment Cal on his car?
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RC compliments Cal’s car in two different ways:
first, by saying, "She's a beauty!" and second, by expressing admiration with, "How she drive?"
How does Cal acknowledge the compliment?
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Cal acknowledges the compliment by responding,
"Like a dream. Even on the potholes around here,"
indicating his pride in the car and satisfaction with how well it performs.
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What gift does Jack Palmer give Donna Burns? How does she react?
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Jack Palmer gives Donna Burns a bouquet of flowers. Donna reacts with delight, saying, "Oh, thank you! They're beautiful!" which shows her appreciation for the thoughtful gift.
Find the exchanges of compliments and their responses. Note especially the way Donna compliments Mary.
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Mary compliments Donna’s home: Mary says, "What a lovely home you have!" Donna responds warmly with, "Why, thank you. I'm so glad you could come."
Mary compliments Donna’s garden: Mary says, "Your garden is beautiful, Donna." Donna acknowledges the compliment by simply saying, "Thank you."
Donna compliments Mary’s expertise: Donna shows appreciation for Mary’s work by saying, "George mentioned that you and Jack are specialists in shade flowers. Aren't you two illustrating a book? That must be very interesting." Mary responds with gratitude, saying,
"It's nice of you to remember," and explains that they are working
on a book for the Wildlife Federation.
GIVING AND RESPONDING TO COMPLIMENTS
Purpose
Compliments express approval, and their main
purpose is to show that you like some aspect of the other person's appearance, belongings, or work.
This reassures the other person that his or her taste, appearance, etc., is appreciated by other people.
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How to compliment
Usually, you compliment someone if you notice something new about the
person's appearance. You may also compliment a person on his or her general appearance
Whom to compliment
You may compliment anyone you have occasion to talk with. It may be a close friend or someone you have just me
Replying to compliments
There are two basic ways of replying to
compliments: accepting them and rejecting them. In most cases, it is best to accept the compliment.
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PHRASES 6
following are formal phrases :
SMALL GROUP PRACTICE
A: Hi, Joe. Hey, is that a new jacket?
B: Yes, it is. I just bought it yesterday.
A: That jacket looks great! It really suits you.
B: Thank you. Nice of you to say so.
Situation 1
A: Well, thank you for your help.
B: You’re welcome. I’m glad I could help.
A: Yes, I really appreciate it.
B: No problem, I’m always here to help.
Situation 2
A. U si ng w ha t y ou ’v e le ar ne d
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A: Wow, you look slimmer.
B: Oh, thanks. I just lost five pounds.
A: Amazing! You look really healthy.
B: Thank you, that’s extra motivation for me.
Situation 3
A: Good morning, Jones.
B: Good morning, Mr. Tweed.
A: Great work yesterday.
B: Well, thank you, Mr. Tweed. But I was just doing my job.
A: Yes, and we’re proud of you, Jones.
B: Thank you very much. That means a lot to me.
Situation 4
SMALL GROUP PRACTICE
B. Cued Dialogues
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Situation 1 Example Dialog Situation 1
B: "Hello A, It’s so nice we finally get to meet outside the office."
A: "Hello B, Great to see you too. You look fantastic tonight"
B: "Oh, thank you. You look sharp as well."
A: "Thanks, The food here looks delicious, doesn’t it?"
B: "Please, help yourself. It’s a party; everyone should try the food."
A: "Alright, thank you so much! This is really a wonderful atmosphere."
B: "Yes, I hope you have a great time tonight."
A: "Thank you, I certainly will!"
SMALL GROUP PRACTICE
B. Cued Dialogues
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Situation 2 Example Dialog Situation 2
A: "Hey B, Long time no see"
B: "Hey A, Good to see you"
A: "Nice motorcycle, It looks awesome"
B: "Thanks, I just bought it last week."
A: "Wow, can I give it a try?"
B: "Hmm, maybe another time. I’m still getting used to it myself."
A: "Ah, alright, I understand. Thanks anyway!"
C. M in i- ro le pl ay s
SMALL GROUP PRACTICE
Roleplay 1
Roleplay 2
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Example Dialog Roleplay 1
Example Dialog Roleplay 2
A: "Thanks for dinner B. The chicken was delicious—it must have taken hours to make."
B: "Oh, I’m glad you liked it. It’s actually a pretty typical meal for me.
I love to cook, so it wasn’t hard at all."
A: "Well, it was amazing, The dessert was really...rich, though—I couldn’t quite finish it."
B: "Haha, I get it! It’s definitely on the indulgent side. But I’m really happy you enjoyed the rest"
A: "Absolutely, everything was great. Thanks again for having me over!"
B: "Welcome A, Let me show you around. This is the family room."
A: "Oh, it’s really comfortable in here, You have a lovely home."
B: "Thank you, I’m glad you think so. Oh, and over here—this painting is by a local artist."
A: "That’s interesting, I love the colors. It really adds a nice touch to the room."
B: "I thought so too. It’s one of my favorite pieces!"
A: "I can see why. The whole place has such a warm feel to it."
B: "Thanks A, I’m happy you like it."
C. M in i- ro le pl ay s
SMALL GROUP PRACTICE
Roleplay 3
Roleplay 4
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Example Dialog Roleplay 3
Example Dialog Roleplay 4
A: "Hey B, Look at these pictures of my newborn"
B: "Aww, what a cute baby And such a big baby too"
A: "Right, I keep saying he’s going to be a football player someday"
B: "With that build, he definitely looks like he could be! You must be so proud."
A: "Absolutely, I am Can’t wait to show him off more."
B: "Well, he’s adorable. Congrats, A!"
A: "Thanks, B!"
B: "A Wow, I almost didn’t recognize you! You look terrific!"
A: "Thanks B, I finally managed to kick the habit and cut out alcohol."
B: "That’s amazing! And it really shows—you look healthier than ever."
A: "I feel a lot better, too. I’ve been exercising regularly, and it’s made such a difference."
B: "Good for you A, That’s really impressive."
A: "Thanks, B. It’s been a journey, but definitely worth it."
THANK YOU
Presented By : Kelompok 7
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