Tuesday, February 26, 2013
British English vs Malaysian English
British English vs Malaysian English
Who says our English is LOUSY? Just see below – Ours is simple, short, concise, straight-to-point, effective etc……… hahaha.. is true oh~!!!
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: Sorry !?
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