Expressions
of Satisfaction and Dissatisfaction
Phrases of Satisfaction
I like ... very much
I canʼt complain about ...
I enjoy ... very much
Iʼm very satisfied with ...
I am please with ...
It is really satisfying
Iʼm happy with...
It makes me satisfied.
I am satisfied with ...
I am extremely happy
Phrases of
Dissatisfaction
I hate ... very much
Iʼm dissatisfied
I am unhappy ..
Iʼm displeased
Iʼm annoyed ....
Iʼm very dissatisfied with ...
Iʼm disappointed..
Dialogue 1
Isabel :
Hey Chandler. I got you some fried rice. Is that ok?
Chandler :
Ya! I like fried rice a lot! Hey, can we talk about something?
Isabel :
Sure. Whatʼs wrong?
Chandler : I am very unhappy
with my math score. I need help but I donʼt know who to ask. my mother is really disappointed with me.
Isabel :
I know! I can help you! I have an “A” in the class right now.
Chandler :
Thank you. I really appreciate it.
Isabel :
I am happy that you came to me.
Chandler :
Ok letʼs eat the fried rice and then we can start studying!
Dialogue 2
Steven : Hey! Why arenʼt you calling me back? Iʼve
been calling for days.
Becky : I am extremely disappointed with you.
Steven : Why? What did I do?
Becky : You forgot my birthday and then you forgot we
were supposed to
study for the big exam. Iʼm annoyed with
you.
Steven : Look! I am
sorry. My sister had to go to the hospital on you birthday so I forgot.
And last week, I forgot about the study
session because my bike broke and I had to get it fixed and it took all day.
Becky : Oh Steven! I am so sorry I was upset with
you. I feel so bad now.
Steven :
Donʼt worry about it. I am glad we are talking now.