Saturday, December 20, 2008

STANDARD ENGLISH?

I received an email talking Malaysian English, how bad or how good our 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

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Ctg...wah ! vry gud tip la...(ni makcik x fasih BI) ejaan tatabahasa, lintang pukang punya...)stdy berasap...tp x masuk..tpi x sia2...loh achai b.cos makcik kini guru BM ??yg he2.

Anonymous said...

Ctg...wah ! vry gud tip la...(ni makcik x fasih BI) ejaan tatabahasa, lintang pukang punya...)stdy berasap...tp x masuk..tpi x sia2...loh achai b.cos makcik kini guru BM ??yg baikkk he2.

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