Gratitude
Gratitude is an expression that we show or say to express grateful feeling to other people. When speaking English, you say “thanks” very often. Please say “thank you” when people give you something, help you do something, wish you something and give you a compliment etc.
Thanking:
Thank you.
Thanks.
Many thanks.
Thanks a lot.
Thank you for your kindness.
Many thanks.
Thank you very much.
Thank you for your help.
I’m really very grateful to you.
You’re welcome.
Don’t mention it.
It’s a pleasure / My pleasure.
I want to express my gratitude to (my teacher, my father, etc).
I am grateful to your help.
Compliment
Compliment 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!
That’s a lovely cake.
That was a nice lunch.
You look good in that dress.
What a lovely garden!
Well done.
Congratulation
Congratulation is an expression that we use to give the congratulation utterance when he/she succeeds in doing something.
Congratulating:
Congratulations
Congratulations on your success!
Congratulations on your promotion!
May I congratulate you on winning the contest!
I must congratu;ate you on your success.
Please accept my warmest congratulations on your wedding day!
Happy birthday!
Happy Lebaran Day/Happy led!
Merry Christmas!
Happy New Year!
Happy Valentine!
Happy Easter Day!
Happy anniversary!