A ROLE PLAY AND SOME EXPRESSIONS USED FOR GIVING A COMPLIMENT

A ROLE PLAY AND SOME EXPRESSIONS USED FOR GIVING A COMPLIMENT

1. G IVING A COMPLIMENT

2. AT WORK Have you had an opportunity to look over my report yet ? Yes. As a matter of fact, I did .   What do you think? I think you did a wonderful job. The sales figures you included were especially helpful. Thank you very much. Have you had a chance to look over my report Uh huh. As a matter of fact, I did What do you think? You did a super job. The sales figures were really helpful Thanks

3. SOCIALLY What a beautiful house! Thank you.' We recently redecorated It's gorgeous! Would you like to see our new patio? I'd love to. What a beautiful house! Thanks. We jus t redecorated. It's dynamite! Do you want to see our new patio? Sure.

4. NOTES.... American. gene r ally accept a compliment by saying "Thank you." They often add more information about the thing being complimented . Example : " What a beautiful suit !“ " Thank you. I just bought it last week."

5. Other Useful Expressions EVERYDAY FORMAL You did a great job. super dynamit e te r rific You did a superlative job. wo nderful fine (an) excellent

6. ROLE PLAY Imagine yourself in the following situations. For each situation, decide if it is formal or everyday. Then practice the appropriate conversations using Part I as a guide. Use "Other Useful Expressions" when possible. Compliment your best friend on his/her new outfit. Y ou're the boss. Tell one of your employees what a wonderful job' he's doing.