EXPRESSING OF THANKING/

GRATITUDE
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 Social Function : to say thanks to
someone.

Thanking Thanking/ Gratitude Responses

Thank you/ thanks You’re welcome
Thanks a lot It’s my pleasure
Thank you very much Don’t mention it
I really appreciate … No problem
I want to thank you for … that’s all right
Thanks a million Forget it
It’s ok
It’s nothing
Dialogue 1

Situation : Angie gets a new bike as her birthday gift from her aunt.
She have to say thanks to her aunt.

Auntie : Happy birthday, Angel. This is for you.

Angel : Thank you auntie. I’ve wanted this bike for years. You’re so nice.
Auntie : That’s alright.
Thanking

Response of thanking
Dialogue 2

Situation : Prita don’t know to go to amel’s shop. Melia tells her

the direction to go there. Prita have to say thanks to Melia for
her help.

Prita: Excuse me. Do you know how to get to Amel Shop? I have
never been there before.
Melia: Go straight on, past the bridge. Turn left and continue go
straight on. Amel Shop is in front of Betamart.
Prita: OK. Thank you. Thanking
Melia: You’re welcome.
Response of thanking
 Exercises
A. Fill in the blank area by using the appropriate
expression.
1. Ani : Hi, I buy some some cookies for you.
A. Listen carefully and fill in the blank space
Eni : .....Thank you / thanks/ thanks a lot
below.
A: I have a big favor to ask. 2. A : Thank you for coming.
What is it B : …..You’re welcome/ it’s ok/ don’t mention it
B: (1)………………….?
$1000
A: Well, I need to borrow (2)…………………. for 3. Jane : this is your drink Nela.
the down payment on a car. Nela : …..Thank you / thanks/ thanks a lot
Ok Jane : don’t mention it.
B: (3)…………, I’ll lend you the money but you
have to pay it back as soon as you can. 4. Rina : thank you for your attention today.
Thanks a million
A: I promise I will. (4)……………….. Roni : …..
You’re welcome/ it’s ok/ don’t mention it/ no problem
You’re welcome
B: (5)……………………. 5. Andi : I am looking for a pen with thick black ink.
Bobi : oh, we have some kind of pens you mean.
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https://basicenglishspeaking.com/073-thank-you-for
Wait a minute, I’ll take them for you.
Andi : …..Thank you very much/ thanks/ thank you
Bobi : It’s my pleasure, sir.