MALAYSIAN VS BRITISH
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
Haha.. Cheered up a lil? I hope so... ^^
















