Who says our English is teruk? Just see below. Ours is simple, short, concise, straight to the point, effective, etc......... ahem.............
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.
RETURNING A CALL
Britons: Hello, this is John Smith, Did anyone page for me a moment ago?
Malaysians: Hello, who page?
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
WHEN ASKING FOR PERMISSION
Britons: Excuse me, but do you think it would be possible for me to enter through this door?
Malaysians: (pointing to the door)can ar?
WHEN ENTERTAINING
Britons: Please make yourself at home
Malaysians: Don't be 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 this 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 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 HAPPENED
Britons: Will someone tell what just happened?
Malaysians: What happen? Why like that?
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!!
WHEN ONE IS ANGRY
Britons: would you mind not disturbing me?
Malaysians: Celaka you!!!
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