Expression of satisfaction and dissatisfaction

Expression of satisfaction and dissatisfaction

Look at the dialogue below

Andi    : Retno, I thought you were on vacation.

Retno  : Well, I got back early.

Andi    : Why?

Retno  : Well, I didn’t really enjoy being there.

Andi    : What happened?

Retno  : Well, the beach was very dirty, and when I got there it was raining heavily. What

made it worse was the hotel where I stayed had a bad service.

Andi    : You seem to be unhappy with your vacation.

Retno  : Yes, I’m quite displeased about it.

Expression in formal situation

Expression of satisfaction:

·         ….. very pleased with …. …..

·         ….. content with ….. …..

·         ….. satisfied with ….. ….. ..

·         ….. very delighted with…. …

Expression of dissatisfaction:

·         ……displeased with …..

·         ….. discontented with …..

·         ….. dissatisfied with …..

·         ….. disappointed with….

Expression in informal situation

Expression of satisfaction:

·         Super!

·         Great!

·         Terrific!!

·         Fantastic!

·         Smashing!

Expression of dissatisfaction:

·         Horrible!

·         Very sad!

·         Annoying!

·         Disappointing!

·         Frustrating!