Contoh Dialog Complimenting dan Congratulating

Dalam interaksi sosial, sering sekali kita perlu mengungkapkan selamat atau memuji. Bahkan sebaliknya, sering juga kita menerima pujian atau ucapan selamat tersebut. Pelajaran cara memberi orang rasa senang ini kita mulai dari ungkapan yang sering dipakai orang Inggris disono.

Ungkapan (Expression): Compliment dan Congratulation

• You really look great!
• What a charming hat!
• That’s  fantastic!
• I must congratulate you!
• Terrific. Well done!
• How extremely nice of you to say so.
• What a charming shirts!
• That’s a very nice jacket!
• You look very  nice.
• I like your new hair style!
• You’re terrific.
• You are fantastic.
• I congratulate you on success.
• Congratulations!
• Congratulations on your promotion

Situation 1

Andi had passed on his final semester test. On the way home, he meets Desi, his friend. She congratulates and compliments Andi.
Desi : Hi, Andi. How are you doing?
Andi : I am fine, thanks.
Desi : It’s very nice to meet you here, Andi. You look great today! I love your new hair style.
Andi : Thank you very much, Desi. You look great, too.
Desi : Thanks, Andi. By the way, how was your test? Have you got the result?
Andi : Yes, I’ve got it. You know what? I have passed for the final test. I’m so happy right now.
Desi : That’s great. Congratulations! How’s the score?
Andi : Thanks God. I got the highest score for the test.
Desi : Wow, that’s amazing. I know you are very smart, Andi. Well done!
Andi : Thanks for your compliment, Desi. You are so kind.
Desi : Never mind Andi. It’s my pleasure.

Situation 2

Andi has won the national novel writing competition. The next day, Riska and Joko come to his house to congratulate him
Riska : Is it true what the newspaper’s headline said?
Andi : What news?
Joko : The news about you winning the national novel writing competition. Is it really you?
Andi : Yeah. It is me.
Riska : Congratulations! We’re happy for you.
Andi : Thanks a lot guys.
Joko : It’s a terrific job, Andi.
Andi : Oh, no, I guess it’s just my luck.

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