วันอาทิตย์ที่ 23 มีนาคม พ.ศ. 2551

1. Thanking
We thank / express gratitude in different ways for different reasons. We may say:
"Thank you so much for the gift!" to show gratitude (เพื่อแสดงความขอบคุณ),
"Thanks for the wonderful meal." to compliment someone (เพื่อชมเชย), or
"That’s all, thank you." to signal the conclusion of a conversation (เพื่อแสดงว่าจบการพูด).

1.1 Thanking to respond to complimenting
Complimenting (การชมเชย):
- That’s a very nice dress
- It’s suits you very well.
- You look very smart.
- What a nice shirt!
- I like your hair style.
- You look great.
- You look fantastic.
- You’re looking good.
- How terrific!
Responding by thanking (การตอบขอบคุณคำชมเชย):
- Thank you.
- I’m glad you think so.
- Oh, thanks!
- It’s very good of you to say so.
- How very nice of you to say so.
- How very kind of you to say so.
1.2 Thanking to respond to congratulating
Congratulating(การแสดงความยินดี):
- Nice one!
- Well done!
- Fantastic!
- Congratulations.
- Congratulations on your success.
- I would like to congratulate you.
- Please accept my warmest congratulation.
Responding by thanking (การตอบขอบคุณการแสดงความยินดี):
- Thanks.
- Thanks a lot.
- Thank you.
- Thank you. It’s nice of you to say so

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