THANKING

EXAMPLES OF THANKING IN DIALOGUES 

DIALOGUE 1

A : Hey, I Just Wanted to call and say thanks for your help

B : oh, you’re welcome

A : Really, you help me a lot this weekend. Thanks a lot for you help

B : it was my pleasure

A : but I want to know that it means a lot to me. It was not easy to help me study for that test

B : yes, it was

A : oh. Really? Well, thanks for all your help

B : No, Problem

DIALOGUE 2 

Thanking a friend

A : hey, Kate. How are you now ?

B : i’m feeling better, mark for asking

A : I called your place and your mom told me got the flue

B : thanks a lot Mark

A : Don’t mention it. And here it is he list of topics which where covered last week

B : thank you so much. You’re great friend

DIALOGUE 3 

Thanking a co-worker

A : hey, shawn. Can I ask you for a favor?

B : sure Kate, what is it?

A : I have to finish this report but I don’t think I’ll  finish it on time.

B : don’t worry, I’ll help you out

A : Thanks Shawn

B : No, sweet, you help me last month so I’m returning the favor now.

A : thanks a lot, you’re a life saver

B : you’re welcome

DIALOGUE  4

Showing Appreciation

A : Hello, Nathan. Can I talk to Mary?

B : Hello Mark. Marry told me how you helped her out the other day

A : oh ! it was nothing, man. I am glad I could help

B : But, thank you very much. You look a lot of pressure off her

A : you’re welcome. But it really wasn’t such a big deal

B : you should join us for lunch this weekend

A : thank you for inviting me. Of course, I will

DIALOGUE 5

Thanking for an invitation

A : Nathan, I gotta go now

B : but the party’s just started, Shawn

A : I know but I have to get up very early tomorrow. Thanks a lot for this amazing party.

B : You’re welcome. I may throw another one next week

A : that would be great. Your parents are famous all around the campus

B : Make sure you are free next Sunday

A : I will. Thanks again, ma. See you tomorrow

DIALOGUE 6

Thank You for inviting me

A : Thanks for inviting me to the party

B : I’ll be waiting for you

A : And I’ll be there

B ; Great, we’re gonna have a lot of fun

DIALOGUE 7

Thank you for the Favor

A : hey Adrian! Good to see you here

B : you, too

A : thanks for taking my clothes to the laundry last

B : it was nothing. Friends are there to help

A ; I’d like to repay the favor something

DIALOGUE 8

Thanks for sympathy

A : I heard your grandmother is sick

B : yeah, she’s in the hospital

A : I’m sorry to here that

B : thank you. She is better now

DIALOGUE 9

Thanking for compliments

A : I love the pasta you cooked

B : It was good, right?

A : Yes, you are such a good cook!

B : thank you, Derek! I learnt it from my mom

DIALOGUE 10 

Thank you for your good wishes

A : hey Martha! You have an exam tomorrow, right?

B : Yep, I’ve applied for a job, and there is an exam for that

A : are you prepared?

B : yes, I am, but I’m also a little afraid

A : Don’t worry . You’ll do great. Good luck

B : Thanks. I’ll need it

List of Expression of Thanking 

Expressions of thanking	Responses
Thanks. Thanks a lot. Thank you. Thank you so much. Thank you for your help. thank you for inviting me thanks for all your help	Never mind. You’re welcome. That’s alright. Not at all. That’s fine. it was no big deal No,problem

Fungsi Sosial

Unsur kebahasaan

• Kosa kata

Ø  Thanks : terimakasih

Ø  Thanks a lot : terimakasih banyak

Ø  Thank you for your help : terimaksih atas bantuanmu

Ø  Never mind : tak apa-apa

Ø  You’re welcome : terimakasih kembali

Ø  No problem : tidak masalah

• tata bahasa (to be and pronoun)

Dialogoe 1

Dimas           : Yeni, congratulations. I’m proud of you. You’re great in mathematics. This  is for you.

Yeni              : Thank you Dimas. But will you come to the party tonight?

Dimas           : I’m really sorry. I have to accompany my Mum to a doctor.

Yeni              : That’s alright. Anyway thanks for the gift.

                                 Dimas           : That’s fine. Have a good time.

           Yeni              : Thanks.