Giving and receiving compliments in English

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1. Giving compliments in English

Compliments are expressions of praise, admiration, or appreciation. People give compliments to acknowledge a person’s accomplishments, abilities, appearance, or positive qualities. Compliments can be verbal or written and often serve to strengthen relationships, boost self-esteem, and encourage a supportive and positive atmosphere. Examples:

1. You did an outstanding job on the presentation!
2. Your dress looks stunning on you.
3. I love your new haircut, it really suits you.
4. The meal you cooked was absolutely delicious.
5. Your creativity always amazes me.
6. You have a fantastic sense of humour.
7. Your dedication to work is truly inspiring.
8. I admire your confidence and assertiveness.
9. You have a great eye for design and colour.
10. That was a very insightful comment you made.

Giving compliments about personality

1. You have a great sense of humour; you always make everyone laugh.
2. I really admire your kindness and empathy towards others.
3. Your positive attitude is contagious; you always brighten up the room.
4. Your kindness and compassion make you even more beautiful.
5. Your patience and perseverance are truly admirable.
6. You have an incredible ability to stay calm and composed under pressure.
7. Your selflessness and willingness to help others are truly remarkable.

Giving compliments about appearance

1. You’re so beautiful.
2. You look beautiful.
3. I love your new haircut.
4. You always look stunning, no matter what you wear.
5. You have a wonderful sense of style!
6. Your hairstyle really suits you.
7. That colour looks fantastic on you.
8. You have a beautiful smile.
9. You always look so put-together and polished.
10. You have stunning eyes; they’re so expressive.
11. Your skin looks radiant and healthy.
12. The way you’ve done your makeup is absolutely beautiful.
13. You always manage to find the most unique and stylish clothes.
14. Your sense of fashion is truly inspiring.

Giving compliments about work

1. I admire your hard work and perseverance.
2. I’m really impressed by your attention to detail.
3. You did an excellent job.
4. Your leadership skills are remarkable.
5. You’re a great team player, and it’s a pleasure to work with you.
6. Your dedication to this project is truly commendable.
7. You have a knack for explaining complex topics in an accessible way.
8. Your creativity and problem-solving skills have made a huge impact on the team.

2. Receiving compliments

1. Thank you, I really appreciate your kind words.
2. That’s very kind of you to say, thank you.
3. I’m flattered, thank you for the compliment.
4. Thanks, I’m glad you liked it.
5. Thank you, I put a lot of effort into it.
6. I appreciate your feedback, thank you.
7. Thanks, it means a lot coming from you.
8. Thank you, I’m happy you noticed.
9. Thanks, I’m glad my efforts paid off.
10. I needed to hear that.
11. I’m grateful for your encouragement, thank you.
12. That’s so sweet.