Who says our English is teruk? Just read below - Ours is simple, short, concise, straight-to-the-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 call for me a few moments ago?
Malaysians : Hello, who call?
ASKING SOMEONE TO MAKE WAY
Britons : Excuse me, I would 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 at the door) Can ah?
WHEN ENTERTAINING
Britons : Please make yourself right at home.
Malaysians : No need shy shy one lah!
WHEN DOUBTING SOMEONE
Britons : I don't recall you giving me the money.
Malaysians : Where got?
WHEN DECLINING AN OFFER
Britons : I would prefer not to do that, if you don't mind.
Malaysians : Don't want lah.
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 sometime. 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 : What happened ah? Why like that one lah?
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!
So which would you prefer? Send this to your Malaysian friends and let them have a laugh too. Good day!
Monday, April 27, 2009
British English vs. Malaysian English
Posted by FiEt at 9:54 PM
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