Monday, May 25, 2009

"Why you so like that ah ? "

This came in the mail ......


Who says our English is terrible.? Just see below -
Ours is simple,short,concise, straight-to-point, effective etc……….
Here are some typical situations !


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 unders tand 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

Do you know any more examples ?

8 comments:

Helas木村 said...

very very straight to the point.... a bit funny ... but shows that we are

lack of courtesy ...

Why so like tha ah!!!
heheh

zahrah said...

are malaysian like that???
hehehe...

zahrah said...

are malaysians like that??
hehehe...

shazra said...

we not so so lah

imsunnysideup said...

..only a little one lah....

MiRaCLe said...

i got 1 example..

WHEN SOMEONE FART!
Britons: ohh, excuse me / im sorry..
Malaysians: NOT ME!! NOT ME!!


hahahaha..

imsunnysideup said...

hey miracle
where have u been ! havent heard from you for a loonng time !
hahahaha.

I thought when malaysian fart, he or she is the one who will at others and shake the head and pretend to be angry ! Non-verbal communication !

MiRaCLe said...

im still here.. well of coz a bit busy, thats y i didnt have any time to check on blog.. hehehe..

pretending to be the victim.. hahaha..