Expressing Impression and Appreciation

Expression and Response

Look at you!
That’s grate.
Attention, please…..
Aren’t you pleased?
Don’t you think it’s great? Really?
I’m delighted, thanks.
Of course I’m pleased. I’m delighted.
I’m happy to hear that. Thank you.




Example:

Margaret and Joe meet in a café. Then their friend, Tony, comes to them and tries to tell Margaret and Joe about a trip to Bandung.
Margaret : Look at you! You look so great now. What have you been doing?
Joe : Really? I think it’s usual. I’ve been in Canada for two weeks. By the way, how about your job?
Margaret : That’s great. It’s in a big new hospital. My working conditions are much better than the last place.
Tony : Attention, please. Today, we have surprise. We’ve been offered a trip from our Boss.
Joe : Really? Where to?
Tony : Bandung.
Joe : Marvellous. But, where is it located?
Tony : Aren’t you please?
Joe : Yes, of course. I’m delighted to hear that. But tell me where it is.
Margaret : It’s in Indonesia.
Joe : Oh, I see. That’s not so good.
Tony : Don’t worry Joe. My friend, Lisa, who lives there, wrote to me about the conditions in Indonesia. Indonesia is safe now, especially in the town. There is no riot. It’s just a rumour.