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I.1 Expression of Congratulating and Complimenting

·         Expression of Congratulating

J Please accept my warmest congratulations.

J I'd like to be the first to congratulate you on ….

J It was great to hear ….

J Congratulations on your ….

J I must congratulate you.

J May I congratulate you on ….

J Congratulations!

J Congratulations on your ….

J Well done!

J Fantastic/terrific 
 Expression of Complimenting

J May I say how elegant you look.

J I f I may so, you are quite charming.

J My compliments on your beautiful.

J I really must express my admiration for your party.

J You are looking good.

J What a charming dress!

J That's a very nice coat!

J You look nice.

J I like your hair style!

J You're terrific/fantastic.

I.2 Expression of Gratitude

J  I would like to thank you for ....

J  Let me express my gratitude ....

J  Thank you.

J  Thanks.

I.3 Expression of Invitating

·         Expression of inviting someone

J I’d like to invite you to ...

J Would you like to ...?

J Will you join ...?

J Do you want to come with ...?

·         Expression of accepting invitation

J I’d be delighted to ....

J Yes, I’d like to very much.

J I won’t say no ....

J I’d love to.

·         Expression of declining invitation

J I’d love to, but I have to do something.

J Maybe next time.

J Sorry, I can’t.

I.4 Expression of Surprise and Amazment

J  I must say that ... surprises me.

J  I find it astonishing/extraordinary.

J  I find that very surprising.

J  How very surprising/amazing.

J  Well, that's very surprising.

J  Really?

J  My goodness!

J  Are you serious?

J  You're kidding!

J  That's amazing/extraordinary.