> Who says our English is teruk? Just read below - Ours is simple,
> short,
> concise, straight-to-the-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 call for me a few
> moments
> ago?
> Malaysians: Hello, who call?
> ASKING SOMEONE TO MAKE WAY
>
> Britons: Excuse me, I would 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 at the door) Can ah?
> WHEN ENTERTAINING
> Britons: Please make yourself right at home.
> Malaysians: No need shy shy one lah!
> WHEN DOUBTING SOMEONE
> Britons: I don't recall you giving me the money.
> Malaysians: Where got?
> WHEN DECLINING AN OFFER
> Britons: I would prefer not to do that, if you don't mind.
> Malaysians: Don't want lah.
> 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 sometime. 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: What happened ah? Why like that one lah?
> WHEN SOMEONE 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 you!
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