Complimenting and Responding to Compliments

Complimenting and Responding to Compliments

1. Compliments on successes

Sample phrases (from formal to informal)

A: I would like to compliment you on your recent achievement.
B: Thank you for saying so, but it was the work of the whole team.

A: The essay you wrote was superb. I'd like to use it as a model for other students.
B: Thank you. I'd be so honored.

2. Compliments on possessions

Sample phrases (from formal to informal)

A: That's a nice T-shirt you're wearing.
B: I appreciate the compliment. It was a birthday present from one of my classmates.

A: Your new car looks terrific.
B: Thank you. It's very economical.

3. Compliments on appearance

Sample phrases (from formal to informal)

A: I think your new hairstyle is lovely.
B: That's nice of you to say so. I love yours, too.

A: I really like your blue eyes. They make you look like a movie star.
B: Thank you. That's a nice compliment.

4. Compliments on skills

Sample phrases (from formal to informal)

A: I've never heard any singer perform that song so beautifully.
B: Thank you. It's really nice to hear that from someone with your experience.

A: The chicken was delicious.
B: Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

See also:

• Greeting People and Responding to Greetings
• Making and Responding to Introductions
• Saying Goodbye
• Making, Accepting and Refusing Invitations
• Thanking People and Responding to Thanks
• Apologizing and Responding to Apologies
• Getting Attention and Interrupting a Conversation
• Asking for Information and Giving Directions
• Making and Responding to Requests
• Offering to Help and Responding
• Expressing Sympathy and Responding
• Expressing Opinions
• Agreeing and Disagreeing