COMPLIMENTING clothes
When a woman says to a man "u look handsome tonight" - it probably means that
- she is fishing for a compliment
- she is in love with him
- she is friendly and polite
2. When a woman compliments a man to other people (in his absence) - it probably that
- she admires him
- she likes him
- she is in love with him
3. When a woman is always complimenting other people in conversation - it probably means that
- she is a terrible flirt
- she is desperate to be loved or liked
- she is friendly and wants to make people feel confident
4. When a teacher asks the students what they think about the lesson or course - it probably means that
- wants helpful criticism
- wants the students to say that he or she is a great teacher and that the course is wonderful
5. When a woman is given a compliment and she replies "thank u" (instead of "I don't think so") for ex
-Man: u r so beautiful!
-Woman: Thank u!
It probably means that she is
- proud and vain
- polite
- very grateful for a compliment
- she is fishing for a compliment
- she is in love with him
- she is friendly and polite
2. When a woman compliments a man to other people (in his absence) - it probably that
- she admires him
- she likes him
- she is in love with him
3. When a woman is always complimenting other people in conversation - it probably means that
- she is a terrible flirt
- she is desperate to be loved or liked
- she is friendly and wants to make people feel confident
4. When a teacher asks the students what they think about the lesson or course - it probably means that
- wants helpful criticism
- wants the students to say that he or she is a great teacher and that the course is wonderful
5. When a woman is given a compliment and she replies "thank u" (instead of "I don't think so") for ex
-Man: u r so beautiful!
-Woman: Thank u!
It probably means that she is
- proud and vain
- polite
- very grateful for a compliment
- You look ...
- What a lovely ...
- You speak English ...
- I like your new ...
- Your perm is ...
- Where did you get that (indirect ) ...
- You write very well, you should ...
- I admire your ...
- Well done, your work ...
- Congratulations on your ...
- Keep up the good work, ...
- You take after your mother/father, ...
You can comment specifically on the person's skill.
You can also offer a general compliment:
Now this is a really good car. I'm sure it handles well.
To make a person feel confident about having made a wise purchase, give compliments like these:
You can also offer a general compliment:
- You have an amazing voice.
- You have a real knack for public speaking.
- You're very talented.
- You have a true gift.
- You look very nice today.
- Nice tie (dress, jacket, shoes, etc.)
- That color looks very good on you.
- That color suits you very well.
Now this is a really good car. I'm sure it handles well.
To make a person feel confident about having made a wise purchase, give compliments like these:
- That's a fine-looking sports car you have. How does it handle?
- Congratulations on your new home! It's wonderful.
- You bought an apartment? … That's a great location.
- Let me see your new laptop. … Cool. I like the design. How's the performance?
- "What a sweet baby!"
- "Hello there! Aren't you cute?"
- "You have a beautiful daughter."
- "That's a very handsome boy you have."