Malaysian English is simple, short, concise, straight-to-the-point and effective. 1. 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 2. Returning A Call Britons : Hello, this is John Smith. Did anyone call for me a few moments ago? Malaysians : Hello, who call? 3. Asking Someone To Make Way Britons : Excuse me, I would like to get by. Would you please make way? Malaysians : S-kew me. 4. When Someone Offers To Pay Britons : Hey! Put your wallet away, this drink is on me. Malaysians : Ok lah. Next time I pay (Next time never happen) 5. When Asking For Permission Britons : Excuse me, but do you think it would be possible for me to enter through this door? Malaysians : (pointing at the door) Can go ah? 6. When Entertaining Britons : Please make yourself right at home Malaysians : No need shy shy one lah! 7. When Doubting Someone Britons : I don’t recall you giving me the money Malaysians : Where got?! 8. When Declining An Offer Britons: I would prefer not to do that, if you don’t mind Malaysians: Don’t want lah 9. 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? 10. 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! 11. When Asking Someone If He/She Knows You Britons: Excuse me, but I noticed you starting at me for sometime. Do I know you? Malaysians : See what, see what!? 12. When Assessing A Tight Situation Britons : We seem to be in a bit of a predicament at the moment.. Malaysians : Die lah! 13. When Trying To Find Out What Had Happened Britons : Will someone tell me what has just happened? Malaysians : What happened ah? Why like that one lah? 14. When Someone 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! 15. When One Is Angry Britons : Would you mind not disturbing me? Malaysians : Bodoh la you! Taken from funnymalaysia.net/british-english-vs-malaysian-english/#sthash.7xlgGfZq.dpuf
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