Complimenting a Colleague's Professional Attire
A colleague arrives at work wearing a particularly sharp or stylish outfit for a meeting or presentation, prompting a compliment.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
sharp
Sharp means looking stylish and professional, especially in clothing. Use it to compliment someone's neat and impressive appearance, like 'You look sharp in that outfit.'
suit
A suit is a set of matching jacket and pants or skirt, worn for formal occasions. It's common in business settings; say 'That suit looks great on you' to praise professional attire.
pops
Pops means stands out brightly or attracts attention, often used for colors. In compliments, say 'The color really pops' to highlight how vibrant something looks.
fit
Fit refers to how well clothes match your body shape. Use 'perfect fit' or 'it fits you well' when complimenting how clothing looks comfortable and flattering.
impression
Impression means the opinion or feeling someone gets about you. In work contexts, 'make a good impression' means looking professional to positively influence others.
compliment
A compliment is a polite expression of praise. Use it to thank someone, like 'Thanks for the compliment,' which shows appreciation in social or work situations.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Wow, you look really sharp today!
This is a casual way to start a compliment on appearance. 'Wow' adds excitement, and 'sharp' means stylish. Use it at work or with friends to make someone feel good about their outfit.
Thanks! It is actually. I bought it specifically for the presentation.
This responds to a question about something new. 'Actually' confirms truthfully, and 'specifically' means on purpose. Useful for sharing reasons behind choices in conversations.
It definitely suits you. The color really pops, and the fit is perfect.
This gives detailed compliments. 'Suits you' means it looks good on you (idiomatic expression), 'pops' highlights color, and 'fit' is about sizing. Great for specific praise on clothing.
I'm glad you think so! I was a bit unsure about the jacket.
This shows appreciation and shares doubt. 'I'm glad you think so' agrees politely, 'a bit unsure' means slightly worried. Use it to continue the conversation humbly.
You'll definitely make a good impression today.
This predicts positive results from appearance. 'Definitely' adds certainty, 'make a good impression' is a common phrase for professional impact. Encourage others before important events.
Thanks for the compliment. It really brightened my morning.
This thanks and explains the effect. 'Brightened' means made happier or more positive. Use it to show how compliments improve mood, ending interactions warmly.