The document defines a compliment as an expression of admiration, appreciation, or respect, serving to strengthen relationships among individuals. It outlines common compliment topics including performance, appearance, and personal qualities, along with various formulas to effectively give compliments. Additionally, it provides examples of dialogue showcasing compliments and responses, including extensions for further conversation.

1. Giving Compliment
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2. What is compliment?
A compliment is an expression of admiration,
appreciation, approval, or respect.

3. What is compliment’s social
function?
To show other people that you appreciate them and something
they’ve invested time in – whether that’s their appearance,
their personal style, a work project, or another accomplishment.
To maintain good relationship among friends, classmates,
fellow workers, etc.

4. Common Topics for Giving
Compliments
1.
Performance /
achievements
/ talents /
skills / abilities
2.
Appearance /
style /
personal taste
in possessions
3.
Personal
qualities /
personality
characteristics

5. 1. Performance / achievements / talents / skills / abilities
“I read your essay – it was so well written! Congratulations!”
“I loved your performance in the school play! You are a talented
actor.”
“You have a nice voice.”

6. 2. Appearance / style / personal taste in possessions
“That’s such a pretty scarf. You have great taste.”
“You look amazing. Where’d you get that dress?”
“What a beautiful hat! It looks good on you”

7. 3. Personal qualities / personality characteristics
“You’re always so happy. It always cheers me up.”
“You’re such a hard-working person. I admire you.”
“I’m impressed that you were able to stay so calm in the meeting.
What’s your secret?”

8. Formulas For Giving Compliments
1. Your + Noun Phrase + is/looks + (really) + Adjective
•Your dress is really elegant.
•Your hair looks great!
2. I + (really) + like/love + Noun Phrase
•I really like your earrings.
•I love this vegetable soup!
3. This/That + is + (really) + Adjective + Noun Phrase
•This is a really nice painting.
•That’s an awesome car.
4. What a/an + Adjective + Noun Phrase
•What a lovely apartment!
•What a cute puppy!

9. Formulas For Giving Compliments
5. You + have + a/an + adjective+ noun
•You have beautiful eyes.
•You have a sophisticated laptop.
6. You + look + adjective.
•You look so radiant.
•You look beautiful.
7.
Great job!
Well done!
Excellent!
You did a great/fantastic/an awesome/amazing/excellent ….

10. Your responses
- Thank you/Thanks.
- It’s nice of you to say so.
- Really? I’m not sure about it, actually.
- Do you (really) think so?
- It’s very kind of you to say that.
- You made my day.

11. Congratulations, Compliments and Extension?

12. Congratulation on your winning! You are a great athlete.
congratulating Compliment

13. Congratulation on your outstanding result! Well done, boy!
congratulating Compliment

14. That’s a lovely dress. It looks good on you.
compliment extension

15. Your hair is nice. It suits on your face.
compliment extension

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17. Anita : That’s a really beautiful dress.
Fiona : Thank you. It’s nice, isn’t it?
Anita : Yup, it is. Where did you get it?
Fiona : I bought it at the mall yesterday. Do you like it?
Anita : I absolutely love you in that dress. It really looks good on you. Besides, that red colour makes it
more beautiful.
Fiona : I know, right? Red is my favourite colour. That’s why I love it more.
Anita : Well, you are really good at picking the best clothes.
Fiona : Thank you, Anita.
3. What did Fiona wear?
4. Where did Fiona buy the dress?
5. What is Fiona’s favourite colour?
6. Do you think Anita likes the dress? Provide evidence from the dialog
7. How does Anita compliment Fiona?

18. 8. Nindi : Congratulations on your _________, uncle.
Uncle : Thank you, Nindi.
Nindi : Wishing you love and happiness on your ______ day!
Uncle : That’s very kind of you.
9. Peter : Where have you been? I didn’t see yesterday.
Jack : I was busy with my paper. Where is Alya?
Peter : She got ______, so she is working now.
Jack : Oh, please give her my congratulations when you ______ her.
Peter : I will.
10.Lukman : Why were you absent yesterday, Santo?
Santo : I had to accompany my mother at the hospital.
Lukman : What’s wrong with your mother?
Santo : She _________. I have a little brother now.
Lukman : Really? Congrats, Santo. I’m ______ for you.
a. Happy
b. Gave birth
c. A new job
d. Special
e. Wedding
f. See