Complimenting and Responding to Compliments
1. Compliments on successes
Sample phrases (from formal to informal)
- A: I would like to compliment you on your recent achievement.
B: Thank you for saying so, but it was the work of the whole team.
- A: The essay you wrote was superb. I'd like to use it as a model for other students.
B: Thank you. I'd be so honored.
2. Compliments on possessions
Sample phrases (from formal to informal)
- A: That's a nice T-shirt you're wearing.
B: I appreciate the compliment. It was a birthday present from one of my classmates.
- A: Your new car looks terrific.
B: Thank you. It's very economical.
3. Compliments on appearance
Sample phrases (from formal to informal)
- A: I think your new hairstyle is lovely.
B: That's nice of you to say so. I love yours, too.
- A: I really like your blue eyes. They make you look like a movie star.
B: Thank you. That's a nice compliment.
4. Compliments on skills
Sample phrases (from formal to informal)
- A: I've never heard any singer perform that song so beautifully.
B: Thank you. It's really nice to hear that from someone with your experience.
- A: The chicken was delicious.
B: Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
See also:
- Greeting People and Responding to Greetings
- Making and Responding to Introductions
- Saying Goodbye
- Making, Accepting and Refusing Invitations
- Thanking People and Responding to Thanks
- Apologizing and Responding to Apologies
- Getting Attention and Interrupting a Conversation
- Asking for Information and Giving Directions
- Making and Responding to Requests
- Offering to Help and Responding
- Expressing Sympathy and Responding
- Expressing Opinions
- Agreeing and Disagreeing
