Unit IV

 

This unit looks at different ways of complimenting and responding to compliments in different cultures, and particularly at areas of potential embarrassment and confusion.

 

I. Make a list of as many expressions connected with “compliments” as you can:

 

 

II. Match the expressions to the definitions:

 

a	Congratulations!	e	What a lovely dress!
b	Good luck!	f	Never mind!
c	Bad luck!	g	This is a fabulous house!
d	You look great!	h	This tastes wonderful!

 

1.	You say this when someone is going to do something difficult or unusual, such as when they're about to take an exam. The common reply is Thanks, I'll need it.
2.	You say this to compliment someone on how they look, especially if they look very healthy or are wearing fine clothes. The best reply is Thank you or That's very kind of you.
3.	You say this when someone has been successful, such as when they have passed an exam. A common reply is Thank you or I was just lucky.
4.	You say this to compliment someone on their home. A common response is Thank you or I'm glad you like it.
5.	You say this when something bad or unfortunate has happened to someone, such as if they fail an exam. You don't use it for something serious, such as s death or illness. A common reply is I'll get over it.
6.	You say this to compliment a woman on her dress. A common reply would be Thank you or That's very kind of you, but some people may like to appear very modest and so they reply It's nothing.
7.	You say this to compliment someone on food they have brought or prepared for you. A common reply is I'm glad you like it, Thank you, or Oh, it's just something simple.
8.	You say this to comfort to someone when something unfortunate has happened. A common reply is I'll get over it.

 

III. Write the suitable reply to fill the gaps:

1. You say this when someone has been successful, such as when they have passed an exam. A common reply is ….....

2. You say this when something bad or unfortunate has happened to someone, such as if they fail an exam. You don't use it for something serious, such as s death or illness. A common reply is ….....

3. You say this to compliment someone on food they have brought or prepared for you. A common reply is ….....

4. You say this when someone is going to do something difficult or unusual, such as when they're about to take an exam. The common reply is ….....

5. You say this to compliment someone on their home. A common response is ….....

6. You say this to compliment a woman on her dress. A common reply would be ….....

7. You say this to comfort to someone when something unfortunate has happened. A common reply is ….....

8. You say this to compliment someone on how they look, especially if they look very healthy or are wearing fine clothes. The best reply is ….....

 

IV. Watch the short video “Complimenting Someone”on www.youtube.com (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNOkzntIpwU)

 Make dialogues using expressions from the video.

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