Saturday, October 26, 2013

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Verbs to Help Describe Document Activity



Reading or briefly reading a document / report:

read the document
just begun reading the document
just started reading the document
flipped through the document
scanned the document
skimmed the document
studied the document
translated the document
viewed the document
glanced at the document
perused the document
dipped into the document
go (went) over the document
gone over the document
go through the document
leafed through the document
poured over the documents
just scratched the surface of the all the documents

Sunday, October 20, 2013

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Compliments for Personal and Business Situations


Personal Compliments

Expressing Gratitude


Thank you.
Thank you very much.
Thanks a lot.
Thanks for your kindness.
Thanks for your help.
Thank you for everything.
Thanks for your time.
Thank you for helping me.
Thank you for giving me a chance.
Thank you for the interview.
Thank you for your letter.
Thank you for the email.
Thank you for loving me.
Thank you for caring.
Thank you for your help.
I appreciate your visit.
I appreciate for what you've done for me.
I appreciate your gift.
What a wonderful gift!
What a beautiful present!
What a lovely doll!
What a blessing!
What a nice hat!
What a lovely birthday cake!
What a delicious chocolate!
What a nice dress!
You look beautiful!
You look lovely in that dress!
You look so nice!

Here are several ways to express gratitude – just add your words:


I’m grateful for …
Thank you for ….
Thanks a lot for …
I want to thank you for ….
I would like to express my gratitude for …
I would like to express my sincere for ….
Here are are your responds for gratitude:
You're welcome.
It’s my pleasure.
It’s my pleasure to help you.
Don’t mention it!
Not at all.
It was nothing at all.
I’m happy to help you.
No problem.
Glad to be of help.
My pleasure.
It’s my pleasure.
I am glad I could help.
I am glad I could do it.
I am glad I could support you.

Times to express compliments :


On a general occasion.
When someone has done his/her best.
When you visit someone’s house for the first time.
If you notice something new about the someone’s appearance.

Expressing Compliments:


What a wonderful performance!
Congratulations on your success!
Congratulations on your promotion!
I must express my admiration to you!
Good!
Great!
That’s good!
That’s great!
That’s wonderful!
That’s beautiful!
That’s excellent!
That’s extraordinary!
That’s amazing!
Splendid!
Splendid! Just what we need!
Incredible!
Unbelievable!
That’s incredible!
That’s unbelievable!
Pretty good!
That’s super!
Excellent!
Nice work!
Great grades! Keep on doing your best!

Responding to Compliments:


Thank you.
Thank you very much.
Thanks a lot for your appreciation.
Thanks a lot for your compliment.
Thanks a lot for your nice welcome.
You are so kind to say that.
You've given me great encouragement.
That’s so sweet.
I’m glad you said that.
You've made my day!

Business Compliments



Great!        
Phenomenal
Superb!
Cool!
Out of sight!
Excellent!
Unbelievable work!
Two thumbs up!
You've got it!
Way to go!
Terrific work!
You've done it!
You've outdone yourself!
Marvelous!
Amazing effort!
Outstanding performance!
Bravo!
Exceptional!
Breathtaking!
Wonderful!
You're special!
Keep up the good work!
First rate work!
Fantastic work!
You should be proud!
Very good!
Stupendous!
I knew you had it in you!
Sensational!
What an imagination!
Awesome!
You're a real trooper!
It couldn't be better!
You're a great example for others!
You made it happen!
Good for you!
You made the difference!
Take a bow!
Super job!
How thoughtful of you!
Nice going!
You're a class act!
Well done!
Great answer!
High five!
Wow!
You're getting better!
Extra special work!
You've got what it takes!
You're amazing!
What a great idea!
You're # 1!
You're a shining star!
Spectacular work!
Remarkable!
You're a winner!
You came through!
That's incredible!
You're super!
You can do it!
You're the greatest!
Sweet!
Great Job!
Way to go!
You're sharp!
Congratulations!
I'm proud of you!
We're proud of you!
Thank you for caring!
I'm impressed!
You're very talented!
Great discovery!
You're a champ!
You're so kind!
Thanks for helping!
Magnificent!
You've earned my respect!
Outstanding effort!
I love it!
Beautiful!
Clever!
Brilliant!
That's perfect!
Your best work!
Impressive!
Keep it up!
Nice one!
You rule!
You rock!
That's the way!
Good for you!
A job well done!
Way to use your head!
Alright!
Wonderful!
Better than ever!
Great dedication!
Top notch!
Spectacular!
Good try!
I like it!
Very resourceful!

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