Saturday, April 17, 2010

Who says our English is teruk.? Just see below - Ours is
simple,short,concise,
straight-to-point, effective etc.........

WHEN GIVING A CUSTOMER BAD NEWS

Britons:   I'm sorry, Sir, but we don't seem to have the sweater you want in your size, but if you give me a moment, I can call the other outlets for you.

Malaysians:   No Stock.

ASKING SOMEONE TO MAKE WAY
Britons:   Excuse me, I'd like to get by. Would you please make way?

Malaysians:   S-kew me

WHEN SOMEONE OFFERS TO PAY

Britons:  Hey, put your wallet away, this drink is on me.

Malaysians:  No-need lah!You pay next time lah!

WHEN ASKING FOR PERMISSION

Britons:  Excuse me, but do you think it would be possible for me to enter through this door?

Malaysians:  (pointing the door) can ar?

WHEN ENTERTAINING

Britons:  Please make yourself right at home.

Malaysians: No need shy shy lah!

WHEN DOUBTING SOMEONE

Britons:  I don't recall you giving me the money.

Malaysians:  Where got?

WHEN DECLINING AN OFFER

Britons:  I'd prefer not to do that, if you don't mind.

Malaysians:  Don't want la...


IN DISAGREEING ON A TOPIC OF DISCUSSION

Britons:  Err. Tom, I have to stop you there. I understand
where you're coming from, but I really have to disagree with what you said about the issue.

Malaysians:  You mad ah?


WHEN ASKING SOMEONE TO LOWER THEIR VOICE.

Britons:  Excuse me, but could you please ! lower your voice, I'm trying to
concentrate over here.

Malaysians:  Shut up lah!


WHEN ASKING SOMEONE IF HE/SHE KNOWS YOU.

Britons:  Excuse me, but I noticed you staring at me for some time.. Do I know you?

Malaysians:  See what, see what?

WHEN ASSESSING A TIGHT SITUATION.

Britons:  We seem to be in a bit of a predicament at the moment.

Malaysians:  Die-lah!!

WHEN TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT HAD HAPPENED

Britons:  Will someone tell me what has just happened?

Malaysians:  Wat happen? Why like that one....

 
WHEN SOME ONE DID SOMETHING WRONG
Britons:  This isn't the way to do it here let me show you,

Malaysians:  like that also don't know how to do!!!!

WHEN ONE IS ANGRY
Britons: Would you mind not disturbing me
Malaysians:  Don't ka-ka-cau-cau la you!

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