Sabtu, 09 Maret 2013

Giving and Responding to Compliments

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Everyone likes to hear compliments. Compliments make people feel good about themselves,and we all need that at times.  
Look at the expressions below that can be used when giving and responding to compliments

Giving complements
That’s a very nice …(dress).
Great job on the …(presentation).
You look very good in … (that new hair-do).
This dish is delicious, my compliments to the chef.
That … (tie) looks great on you.

Responses to compliments
How kind of you to say so.
Thank you.
I’m glad you like it.
It was nothing really. (an expression of modesty and humility)

Dialogues- Compliments
Staff: What a beautiful dress, Ms. Elliot.
Guest: Thanks, I’m glad you like it.
Staff: Your new hair-do looks absolutely gorgeous, Mrs. Simpson.
Guest: How kind of you to say so.
Guest: My compliments to the chef. This linguine is superb.
Staff: Thank you ma’am. I’ll be sure to let the chef know.
Guest: Your English is very good.
Staff: Thank you very much.
Staff: Excellent game Mr. Johnson. You really gave me a workout.
Guest: Thanks, I guess all those private lessons are finally paying off.
Guest: I really appreciate all the extra work you did on helping us solve that problem. It
         truly went above and beyond. My compliments to your work ethic.
Staff: Thank you sir, how kind of you to say so


The other samples
1. Compliments on successes
Sample phrases (from formal to informal)
A: I would like to compliment you on your recent achievement.
B: Thank you for saying so, but it was the work of the whole team.
A: The essay you wrote was superb. I'd like to use it as a model for other students.
B: Thank you. I'd be so honored.
2. Compliments on possessions
Sample phrases (from formal to informal)
A: That's a nice T-shirt you're wearing.
B: I appreciate the compliment. It was a birthday present from one of my classmates.
A: Your new car looks terrific.
B: Thank you. It's very economical.
3. Compliments on appearance
Sample phrases (from formal to informal)
A: I think your new hairstyle is lovely.
B: That's nice of you to say so. I love yours, too.
A: I really like your blue eyes. They make you look like a movie star.
B: Thank you. That's a nice compliment.
4. Compliments on skills
Sample phrases (from formal to informal)
A: I've never heard any singer perform that song so beautifully.
B: Thank you. It's really nice to hear that from someone with your experience.
A: The chicken was delicious.
B: Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
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Senin, 04 Maret 2013

Expressing certainty

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Certainty and uncertainty

Certainty is the state of being completely confident or having no doubt about something. However, uncertainty is when nothing is ever decided or sure.

Expressing certainty

When you are sure that something will or will not happen in the future, use these expressions.
For example to the question:
"Will John pass the exam?"
you may respond as follows:
Yes,I'mabsolutely sure
quite sure
certain
positive		he will.
definitely.
certainly.
of course.
or
No,I'mabsolutely sure
quite sure
certain
positive		he won't.
definitely not.
certainly not.
of course not.

Expressing uncertainty

When you are not sure whether something or someone will or will not happen, use the following expressions.
For example, to the question:
"Will John follow a career in business?"
you may respond as follows:
Well,it's possible,
it's impossible,
it might be,
it might not be,
it could happen, 		I suppose,butI wouldn't like to say for certain.
I'm not sure
I doubt it.
I have my own doubts.
it's doubtful.
It's highly / very unlikely.
you never know of course,
no one can know for certain.
I can't tell you for sure.
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Sabtu, 02 Maret 2013

BARGAINING

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Bargaining or haggling is a type of negotiation in which the buyer and seller of a good or service dispute the price which will be paid and the exact nature of the transaction that will take place, and eventually come to an agreement.
Bargaining is an alternative pricing strategy to fixed prices. Optimally, if it costs the retailer nothing to engage and allow bargaining, he can divine the buyer’s willingness to spend. It allows for capturing more consumer surplus as it allows price discrimination, a process whereby a seller can charge a higher price to one buyer who is more eager (by being richer or more desperate). Haggling has largely disappeared in parts of the world where the cost to haggle exceeds the gain to retailers for most common retail items. However, for expensive goods sold to uninformed buyers such as automobiles, bargaining can remain commonplace.
Answer the following questions orally :
—Do you like to go shopping?
—Where do you usually go shopping?
—When do you usually go to shopping?
—What do you usually buy?
—How do you pay for the purchase?
—Do you ever use a credit card?
Now, practice expressions used in bergaining / shopping :
—Is there any discount?
—What about Rp. 50.000,- for each book?
—Can you make it for $ 1 ?
—What  about 20% off?
—How about Rp. 10.000,- per kilogram?
—Etc.
Conversation
—Shopkeeper : Good morning madam. How    can I help you?
—Customer : I want to buy a beautiful frock for my daughter.
—Shopkeeper : How old is she?
—Customer : She is 2 years old.
—Shopkeeper : Do you want causal or party wear.
—Customer : I want party wear.
—Shopkeeper : Do you want any particular colour?
—Customer : No, but the frock must be very attractive. Show me only the latest stuff.
—Shopkeeper : Do not worry madam. We have latest stock. Which size do you want?
—Customer : I do not have an idea about the size.
—Shopkeeper : No problem. See this frock. I think this size will be ok for her.
—Customer : Yes, I also think so. Do you have black colour in it?
—Shopkeeper : Yes, we do have.
—Customer : What is its prize?
—Shopkeeper : It is of 2000 Rs.
—Customer : It is too expensive. I will give you only 1500 Rs.
—Shokeeper : We are charging reasonably from you.
—Customer : I will not give you more than 1500 Rs.
—Shopkeeper : Ok. If you are insisting, give 1800 Rs.
—Customer : No. You are over charging.
—Shopkeeper : Now I have left my profit. Give me 1700 Rs.
—Customer : I am giving you 1600 Rs.
—Shopkeeper : You won. Give the money.
—Customer : Pack the frock in a nice box.
—Shopkeeper : Here it is your bag.
—Customer : Thank you.
—Shopkeeper : Thanks for shopping here. Have a nice day.

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