06 August 2008

british english vs malaysian english!



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



IN PARLIAMENT, THE QUESTION ON "BOCOR"
Briton: Where is the leak? I shall ask the Works Minister to look into it.


Malaysian: STUPID, STUPID, STUPID question. Where got "bocor" ?












enjoy. =D








3 comments:

Amanda said...

i read this 2 years ago but still laughing at it. there's actually more. It's Singapore english v.s. Britain english.

Amanda said...

i read this 2 years ago but still laughing at it. there's actually more. It's Singapore english v.s. Britain english.

rinpunzel said...

yea i know. =D