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 !?
Saturday, February 9, 2013
More Signs That You're Out of College
More Signs That You're Out of College
-- Your refrigerator holds more solid foods than liquids.
-- You've lost the thread on your favorite soap opera.
-- 8 a.m. means shower and shave, not wake and bake.
-- You file taxes with more than three digits.
-- You hear your favorite songs in doctor's waiting rooms and when you're on hold with the bank.
-- You're not carded anymore for anything.
-- You carry an umbrella.
-- You now know there's no such thing as "looking mature."
-- You get your news from sources other than ESPN and MTV.
-- Wine appreciation expands beyond Boone's and Mad Dog.
-- Doing shots and smoking cigarettes guarantees midnight dry heaves and a sinus attack instead of midnight skinny dipping and a Big Mac attack.
-- You go from 130 days to seven days of vacation time.
-- You actually eat breakfast foods -- at breakfast time.
http://www.jokes.com/funny-jokes-about-kids/xkj35w/more-signs-that-you-re-out-of-college
Smoking Jokes
Smoking at Gas Station
This lady was at the gas station pumping gas and smoking a cigarette when her arm caught fire.
When the police arrived they shot her for waving a firearm.
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Gene Pompa: Ex-Smoker Weight Gain
Next Prev I quit smoking cigarettes about a year ago. I gained 18 pounds. So, now I have to wear a lot of black so no one knows what a big hunk of pig I turned into. No matter what I do, I cannot lose this 18 pounds. It's really starting to kick my ass. I mean I have tried everything short of diet and exercise.
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