Expressing compliments

Anisa : Wow! That’s a lovely dress, Dinahyu. Is it new?
Dinahyu       : Yes, it is. Thank you.
Anisa : The color and the model really look nice on you.
Dinahyu :  Oh, do you really think so?  I am really fond of this dress.
Anisa :  Did you make it yourself?
Dinahyu :  Certainly not, Anis. My aunt gave it to me as a birthday gift.
Anisa :  Did she? What a good aunt you have!


Ways to say it: Expressing compliments

Expressing compliments
• That’s a lovely cake.
• That was a nice lunch.
• You look good in that dress.
• What a lovely garden.
• You’re really a good cook.
• You’ve done a great job.
• You did it very well.
• Well done.
• You’re doing just fine.
• You’re doing great.


Responding to compliments
• Thank you.
• I’m glad you enjoyed it.
• Thanks. Do you really think so?
• Thank you very much. It’s nice of you to say so.
• I’m glad you like it.
• Thanks a lot.