We congratulate and compliment people on various occasions such as marriage, getting a rank or promotion, winning an election or a prize, etc. The following are some common expressions to congratulate others. 1. Congratulations! / Congrats! / My hearty congratulations!
2. Hearty congratulations / Congrats on…!
3. It was nice to hear that you have got success in…………
4. What a wonderful / superb performance. Hearty congrats!
5. Let me congratulate you on……..
6. I’d like to congratulate you on …….
7. May I congratulate you on your …….
Some common expressions used for complimenting others are given below. 1. That’s a nice dress (you are wearing)
2. You look smart / You’re looking very smart.
3. The sweet you have made is absolutely delicious.
4. That’s nice.
5. My compliments on your delicious preparation.
6. Well done! / Very well done! Keep it up!
7. You really deserve this honour.
8. We are proud of you.
Respond Congratulations / Compliments with 1. Thank you (for saying so).
2. Oh, thanks, not really.
3. I am glad you like it.
4. It is very good of you to say so.
Communication Activity: Congratulating/Complimenting and responding- Groupwork Practise the following in Pairs Model 1: Congratulating your friend on winning a championship: Rakesh : Rajeev, I’ve won the championship in athletics. Here’s the cup.
Rajeev : Well done, my friend! You deserve it. Hearty congrats!
Model 2: The Principal congratulating a student for being one among the winners: Principal : Divya, I’m happy to congratulate you for bagging the State Level Rank
in National Talent Search Examination.
Divya : Thank you, madam.
Principal :You’ve brought glory to your college. My heartiest congratulations!
Divya :Thank you very much, madam. Your constant encouragement helps me
a lot.
Model 3: Sathish’s article on ‘Conservation of Natural resources’ wins the first prize in an international competition organised by UNESCO. His thesis Supervisor and Coordinator Dr. Ranjan congratulates him on his achievement. Dr. Ranjan: Sathish, I have just heard the wonderful news. Congratulations on your
remarkable achievement.
Sathish : Thank you very much Sir.
It’s all because of the encouragement and help that I have always got
from you.
Dr. Ranjan: Not entirely. It is the result of your own hard work. You really deserve
this honour. Everyone of our department is really proud of you. I’m
sure you will keep up the good work.
Sathish : Thank you, Sir. It’s very kind of you.
WORKSHEET Congratulate your Boss on his promotion.
Congratulate your friend on winning the Best Student Award.
Compliment your sister’s new hair style.
Compliment your mother’s delicious preparation for the celebration of your birthday.
