*Who says our English is teruk.? Just see below - Ours is **simple,** * *short,** **concise, straight-to-point, effective etc......... ahem.... **
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 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 u ! * -- A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.
