
Practice exercises: learnenglish.britishcouncil.org Learn the tricks of paying compliments. Transcript Man: Good morning! Woman: Morning! Man: By the way, I just wanted to say well done on clinching that deal! Woman: Oh, thanks. It wasn't too difficult. Man: You're being modest! You did really well. Woman: Thank you. Man: You're a great manager, you know. Woman: Do you think so? Man: Oh yeah. Woman: I appreciate that. (pause) Man: Have you cut your hair? Woman: Oh yes, I did actually. Thanks for noticing! Man: Where did you get it done? Woman: Oh, just that place on the high street. Man: They did a great job and it looks great with the outfit. Woman: Do you think so? Man: Oh yeah. Very ... fashionable. Woman: Oh, it's just an old thing. Man: Well, you've got a great sense of style. Woman: Thank you, you too. Man: Thank you. (pause) Man: Nice perfume, too. Is that Dream? Woman: Well, yes it is, actually. Man: You wear it well. Woman: I'm flattered. Man: My pleasure. Woman: Listen, do you want something? Man: No. I'm just being polite, you know. Woman: Hmmm.
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