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. (Mamak always use dis tactic....ada roti pisang...dah habis)
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? (Heard this alot from every1 .typical)
WHEN DOUBTING SOMEONE
Britons: I don't recall you giving me the money.
Malaysians: Where got? (Heard this alot from every1 ...very typical)
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? (Heard this alot from LC n Hwi ying )
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? (Heard this alot from every1...sze ni**)
WHEN ASSESSING A TIGHT SITUATION.
Britons: We seem to be in a bit of a predicament at the moment.
Malaysians: Die-lah!!(Heard this alot from Hwi Ying and LC)
WHEN ONE IS ANGRY
Britons: Would you mind not disturbing me
Malaysians:Celaka u (Heard this alot from LC)
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