gratitude, compliment and congratulation

1.     Gratitude

Expressions of thanking
1. Thanks / Thank you.
2. Thanks a lot / Thank you so much.
3. Thank for your help / for the ride.
4. I’d like to thank you. -

Another responds :

1. You’re welcome.
2. That’s all right.
3. No big deal / No problem.
4. That’s fine / My pleasure.
5. Not at all / Never mind.
Example :
Rara : Heni, here is your book. Thank you.
Heni : you’re welcome. Are you sure you don’t need it anymore ?
Rara: Absolutely.



2. Compliment

Complimenting

1. Wow, good job ! / Good grades!
2. Nice try ! / Nice work !
3. Keep up the good work !
4. What a nice dress ! / Outfit !

Response
1. Thank you.
2. Really ?
3. I will.
4. Thanks a lot.


Example :
Izka : Yesterday I bought this novel. It’s for you
Ayu : Oh, how kind you are . Thanks.
Izka : It is nothing.


3. Congratulation


Congratulating

1. Congratulations !
2. Happy birthday !
3. Happy Lebaran day ! / Merry Christmas !
4. Happy new year ! / Happy valentine !

Response

1. Thank you
2. Thanks a lot .
3. Happy Lebaran day ! / merry Christmas too.
4. Happy New year/ Valentine too.

Example :
Putra : Ando ,Congratulations !
You won the English speech contest. Your English is so amazing.
Ando : Thank you.