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British English vs Malaysian English
10.15.08 (4:10 pm)   [edit]
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/crazy, ah?


WHEN ASKING SOMEONE TO LOWER THEIR VOICE.

Britons: Excuse me, but could you please ! lower your voice, I'm trying toconcentrate 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 !!!

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Additionally:
Br: Could you smell something fishy?
Mal: Who kantut ah?..So smelly lah..like lulian buruk!

Br: Excuse me! Your fly is undone!
Mal: Eh, not shame ah, pepo see your burung gantung-gantung lah!

Br: Could you please pass me the cornbread dressing?

Mal: Take that for me eh?

 


posted by: ammegan (reply)
post date: 10.17.08 (10:23 am)

LOL! Some really sounded like me! hahaha!



posted by: bloghopper (reply)
post date: 10.17.08 (7:42 pm)

frig you malaysians!



posted by: ammegan (reply)
post date: 10.18.08 (10:38 am)

frig you too bloghopper!

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