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Expressing Appreciation
Words of appreciation are used when you feel appreciate or gratitude towards someone.
This could include thanking someone for a gift, a favor, or just being a friend.

a. Common word of expressing appreciation :

Thank you
I really appreciate it
Im really grateful
Youve been very helpful
It was kind of you
This is great
I would like to express my gratitude

b. Responses of expressing appreciation :

- You are welcome
- Not at all
- It was nothing
- Thats all right
- Dont mention it
- My pleasure

c. The example of expressing appreciation :

Example 1
Naim : Rav, can I borrow your pencil?
Ravi : sure, here it is.
Naim : Thank you Rav. (expressing appreciation)
Ravi : Dont mention it. ( response of expressing appreciation)

Example 2
Joseph : Excuse me, what can I do for you sir?
Muham : I am looking for some English books.
Joseph : oh, we have some new English books. Wait a minute, I will take them for
you.
A few minutes later
Joseph : Here are the books sir.
Muham : Youve been very helpful. (expressing appreciation)
Joseph : Its my pleasure sir. ( response of expressing appreciation)
 Example 3
Dian : Its so hot here.
Tasya : Thats right. Its because the Air Conditioner is being repaired.
Dian : Do you have a fan or something else to cool down?
Tasya : I dont have. But, I will try to open the window.
Dian : It was kind of you. (expressing appreciation)
Tasya : Not at all. ( response of expressing appreciation)