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.
RETURNING A CALL
Britons: Hello, this is John Smith.Did anyone page for me a few moments
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 the door) can ar?
WHEN ENTERTAINING
Britons: Please make yourself right 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’recoming from, but I really have to
disagree with what you said about the issue.
Malaysians: You mad, ah?
WHEN ASKING SOMEONE TO LOWER THEIRVOICE
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 KNOWSYOU
Britons: Excuse me, but I noticed you
staring at me for some time.. Do Iknow you?
Malaysians: See what, see what?
WHEN ASSESSING A TIGHT SITUATION
Britons: We seem to be in a bit of apredicament at the moment.
Malaysians: Die-lah!!
WHEN TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT HADHAPPENED
Britons: Will someone tell me what has
just happened?
Malaysians: Wat happen Why like that….
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 knowhow to do!!!!
WHEN ONE IS ANGRY
Britons: Would you mind not disturbing me
Malaysians: Celaka u
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
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update lar..then wats d point of u doing this blog..roarrrrrr..-renee-
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