contoh ungkapan untuk memberi selamat, memuji, dan berterima kasih

1. EXPRESSION OF CONGRATULATION,
COMPLIMENT, AND GRATITUDE.
 CONGRATULATION
Congratulation is an expression that we use to give the congratulation
utterance when he or she succeeds in doing something.
Congratulating Responding
o I’d be the first to
congratulate you on...
o I’d like to congratulate you
on …
o Please accept my warmest
congratulations.
o May I congratulate you on
…
o I must congratulate you.
o It was great to hear about
…
o Congratulations.
o Congratulations on …
o Well done
o Nice done, congratulations!
o Good.
o Fantastic!
o It’s very good of you to say
so.
o How nice of you to say so.
o Thank you very much for
saying so.
o I’m glad you think so.
o Oh, it’s nothing special
actually.
o Oh, I have a lot to learn
yet.
o Thank you.
o Oh, not really.
o Oh, nothing to it, actually.
o Oh, thanks.

2.  COMPLIMENT
Compliment is an expression that we show or say to express or give praise.
Some people use compliments to “butter up” somebody or to flatter in order to
increase good will, for example:
 on his/her general appearance.
 if you notice something new about the person’s appearance.
 when you visit someone’s house for the first time.
 when other people do their best.
Example of dialog congratulating :
Danu: Rizal, how is your library so far?
Rizal : It’s great! Many people come to my library.
Danu : congratulations! Your library is the most popular one
now.
Rizal: Thank you, Danu.
Complimenting someone Responding
o I would like compliment you
on …
o I think your ……. is very nice.
o I just love your …...
o The …… is very delicious.
o I really like your …….
o You look fabulous!
o Fantastic!/Marvelous!
o That’s nice.
o That’s not bad.
o Perfect!
o Pretty good.
o Thank you. It’s nice of
you to say so.
o Thank you but really isn’t
anything special.
o Thank you. Yours is even
nicer.
o I’m glad you like it.
o Thank you.
o Thank you so much.
o Yeah, thanks.
Example of dialog complimenting :
Sarah : Jasmine, This is dress for you. I made
it by myself .
Jasmine : That’s a beautiful dress! You are really a talented
tailor.
Sarah : I’m glad you like it.

3.  GRATITUDE
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.
Expressing gratitude Responding
o I’m so grateful for ……
o Thank you for ……
o Thanks a lot.
o Thanks a million.
o Thanks./Many thanks.
o Thank you very much for
…..
o Thank you for your help.
o I’m really very grateful to
you.
o Thank you so much.
o You’re welcome
o Don’t mention it
o My pleasure
o I’m glad that I can help
you.
o It’s all right.
o That’s what friends are.
o It was my pleasure.
o Yaps, never mind.
Example of dialog expressing gratitude:
John : Can you help me to take that book?
Michael : Yes, of course. This is, John.
John : Thank you so much for your
helping.
Michael : You’re welcome.