Nothing to post but this.
Hope you guys enjoy laughing =)
British English vs. Malaysian English
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
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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.
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Malaysians: No stock.
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RETURNING A CALL
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Britons: Hello, this is John Smith. Did anyone call for me a few moments ago?
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Malaysians: Hello, who call?
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ASKING SOMEONE TO MAKE WAY
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Britons: Excuse me, I would like to get by. Would you please make way?
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Malaysians: S-kew me.
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WHEN ASKING FOR PERMISSION
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Britons: Excuse me, but do you think it would be possible for me to enter through this door?
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Malaysians: (pointing at the door) Can ah?
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WHEN ENTERTAINING
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Britons: Please make yourself right at home.
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malaysian: No need shy shy one lah!
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WHEN DOUBTING SOMEONE
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Britons: I don't recall you giving me the money.
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Malaysians: Where got? got meh.
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WHEN DECLINING AN OFFER
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Britons: I would prefer not to do that, if you don't mind.
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Malaysians: Don't want lah.
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WHEN ASKING SOMEONE TO LOWER THEIR VOICE.
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Britons: Excuse me, but could you please lower your voice? I'm trying to concentrate over here.
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Malaysians: Shut up lah!
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WHEN ASSESSING A TIGHT SITUATION.
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Britons: We seem to be in a bit of a predicament at the moment..
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Malaysians: Die lah!!
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WHEN SOMEONE DID SOMETHING WRONG
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Britons: This isn't the way to do it. Here, let me show you.
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Malaysians: Stupid! Like that also don't know how to do!
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WHEN ONE IS ANGRY
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Britons: Would you mind not disturbing me?
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Malaysians: Nabeh/Diam la you!
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