会夸人的孩子运气总不会差－学点赞扬的艺术

PayingCompliment 赞扬别人

Complimenton appearance赞扬外貌

You look great (in that dress/suit/shirt…)/(in blue)!

That shirt/dress/tie… looks great on you!

I love your new hairstyle/scarf! (It looks great withyour outfit.)

You’ve got a great sense of style!  你的衣品很棒！

Complimenton one’s possessions赞扬所有物

You’ve gota lovely house/garden!

I couldn'thelp but notice your new car…  我早就注意到…

Complimenton ability/achievement  赞扬能力/成就

Well doneon the presentation/the report/closing that deal…

You aresuch a good (an amazing)singer/chef!

You aregreat with kids/numbers.

Idioms:

(somebody) is a tough act to follow.   很难有人能和他媲美

Key tips on giving compliment赞扬别人的小贴士

-Sound sincere (Smile/Eye Contact) (Don’t overdo it!) 真诚

-Time your compliment 抓准时机

Key tips on responding to compliment 如何回应赞扬

-Show gratitude 表达谢意

-Don’t disconfirm the compliment  别急着否定别人的赞扬

  e.g. DO NOT SAY “Notreally, my English is really poor/my report is not that good.”

-Own your strength 承认自己的长处

  e.g. SAY “Thank you,I have spent a long time preparing the presentation.”

Key phrases

Thank you (for saying that).                         

Thank you, you just made my day!      你这么说让我真开心！

I (really) appreciate that.            真心感谢