Saturday, June 28, 2008

Britain English vs Malaysia English‏

Is from one of my friend...he send to me...then,now share with u all {And}

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'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 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 HAD HAPPENED


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 know how to do!!!!



WHEN ONE IS ANGRY

Britons: Would you mind not disturbing me
Malaysians:Celaka u

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