Who says our English is teruk? Just read below - Ours is simple, short, concise, straight-to-the-point, effective etc British English vs. Msian English WHEN GIVING A CUSTOMER BAD NEWS Britons : Im sorry, sir, but we dont 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. Msians : No stock RETURNING A CALL Britons : Hello, this is John Smith. Did anyone call for me a few moments ago? Msians : Hello, who call? ASKING SOMEONE TO MAKE WAY Britons : Excuse me, I would like to get by. Would you please make way? Msians : S-kew me. WHEN SOMEONE OFFERS TO PAY Britons : Hey! Put your wallet away, this drink is on me Msians : No need lah WHEN ASKING FOR PERMISSION Britons : Excuse me, but do you think it would be possible for me to enter through this door? Msians : (pointing at the door) Can ah? WHEN ENTERTAINING Britons : Please make yourself right at home Msians : No need shy shy one lah! WHEN DOUBTING SOMEONE Britons : I dont recall you giving me the money Msians : Where got? WHEN DECLINING AN OFFER Britons : I would prefer not to do that, if you dont mind Msians : Dont want lah IN DISAGREEING ON A TOPIC OF DISCUSSION Britons : Err...Tom, I have to stop you there. I understand where youre coming from, but I really have to disagree with what you said about the issue Msians : You mad ah? WHEN ASKING SOMEONE TO LOWER THEIR VOICE Britons : Excuse me, but could you please lower your voice? Im trying to concentrate over here Msians : Shut up lah! WHEN ASKING SOMEONE IF HE/SHE KNOWS YOU. Britons : Excuse me, but I noticed you staring at me for sometime. Do I know you? Msians : See what, see what? WHEN ASSESSING A TIGHT SITUATION Britons : We seem to be in a bit of a predicament at the moment.. Msians : Die lah! WHEN TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT HAD HAPPENED Britons : Will someone tell me what has just happened? Msians : What happened ah? Why like that one lah? WHEN SOMEONE DID SOMETHING WRONG Britons : This isnt the way to do it. Here, let me show you Msians : Like that also dont know how to do! WHEN ONE IS ANGRY Britons : Would you mind not disturbing me? Msians : Celaka lu! Send this to your Msian friends & let them have a laugh too. Good day! Msians : Sent oredi mah!
Posted on: Wed, 21 Jan 2015 04:32:47 +0000
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