A CONTRASTIVE STUDY OF COMPLIMENT BETWEEN ENGLISH AND CHINESE IN ORAL COMMUNICATION AcknowledgementsThis thesis would not have been completed without numerous people’s help and support
To whom, I would like to take this opportunity to show my heart-felt gratitude
Firstly, I am especially grateful to my supervisor, Tang Shizhong
He has offered me constructive and insightful instructions to help me complete this thesis
Besides, I extend my thanks to Professor Li Qiang and every teacher who has helped me with useful suggestions and comments
At last, I would like to express my warmest gratitude to my family for their unconditional love and support
AbstractCompliments are especially important for people’s communication, and their role can be overlooked
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