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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