Compliment/flattering is an expression that we show or say to
express/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
Complimenting:
· What a nice dress!
· You look great.
· You look very nice/beautiful/handsome.
· I really must express my admiration for your dance.
· Good grades!
· Excellent!
· Nice work!
· Good job!
Compliments
express approval and are aimed at showing that you like some aspect of the
other person’s appearance, belonging or work. It is also to appreciate other
people, but overuse of compliments might seem insincere.
Whom
to Compliment:
Anyone you have
occasion to talk with (friends, family, colleagues, and even strangers)
What
to Compliment
- Notice
something new about the person’s appearance: new car, new haircut, a piece
of jewellery, etc
- On a person
of his or her general appearance: ‘You look good today’
- When
visiting someone’s house for the first time: ‘What a beautiful house you
have.’
- When hosts
prepare a meal for you: ‘The meal was delicious’.
How
to Compliment in formal or informal :
- I would like
compliment you on …
- I think your
(hair) is very nice.
- I just love
your (dress).
- The
(chicken) is very delicious.
- I really
like your (skirt).
- This
(cheese) is super.
- That’s not a
bad (bike) you’ve got.
- That’s neat.
- That’s nice.
- That’s not
bad.
- Terrific.
- Pretty good.
- OK!
- All right.
Response
to Compliment :
- Thank you.
It’s nice of you to say so.
- Thank you
but really isn’t anything special.
- Thank you.
Yours is even nicer.
- I’m glad you
like it.
- Thank you.
- Thank you.
Returning Compliment
:
- It’s nice to
hear that from someone with your experience.
- Yours is
nice, too.
- (It’s enough
to say ‘Thank you” to a compliment. No further reply is required)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈkɒmplɪm(ə)nt/
- a
polite expression of praise or admiration: she paid me an enormous
compliment
- an
act or circumstance that implies praise or respect: it’s a
compliment to the bride to dress up on her special day
- (compliments)
congratulations or praise expressed to someone: my compliments on
your cooking
- (compliments)
formal greetings, especially when sent as a message: carry my
compliments to your kinsmen
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈkɒmplɪmɛnt/
[with object]
- politely
congratulate or praise (someone) for something: he complimented
Erika on her appearance
- praise
(something) politely: the manager was heard to compliment the other
team’s good play
- (compliment
someone with) archaic present someone with (something) as a
mark of courtesy: Prince George expected to be complimented with a seat
in the royal coach
Phrases
used
to express the fact that what one is giving is free: all drinks will be
supplied with our compliments
Origin:
mid 17th century:
from French compliment (noun), complimenter (verb), from Italian complimento
'fulfilment of the requirements of courtesy', from Latin complementum
'completion, fulfilment' (reflected in the earlier English spelling complement,
gradually replaced by the French form between 1655 and 1715)
Compliment (together with complimentary)
is quite different in meaning from complement (and complementary)
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