m'sian english vs. brit. englishMalaysia english mou tak teng man....!!!!!!!learn la veli usefull one kekekekekeMalaysia English vs Britian English ... Who saysour English is teruk. Just see below - Ours issimple,short,concise, straight-to-point,effective etc. The English did invent theEnglish Language, but they cannot use iteconomically when communicating theirintentions. Compare these phrases thatMalaysians and Britons use to say the samething: So, why make things so confusing andwaste of money when you are and a long distancecall.WHEN GIVING A CUSTOMER BAD NEWSBritons: I'm sorry, Sir, but we don't seem tohave the sweater you want in your size, but ifyou give me a moment, I can call the otheroutlets for you.Malaysians: No Stock.RETURNING A CALLBritons: Hello, this is John Smith. Did anyonepage for me a few moments ago?Malaysians: Hallo, who page?ASKING SOMEONE TO MAKE WAY.Britons: Excuse me, I'd like to get by. Wouldyou please make way?Malaysians: S-kew meWHEN SOMEONE OFFERS TO PAYBritons: Hey, put your wallet away, this drinkis on me.Malaysians:No-need, lah.WHEN ASKING FOR PERMISSIONBritons: Excuse me, but do you think it would bepossible for me to enter through this door?Malaysians: (pointing the door) can ar?WHEN ENTERTAININGBritons: Please make yourself right at home.Malaysians: Don't be shy, lah!WHEN DOUBTING SOMEONEBritons: I don't recall you giving me the money.Malaysians: Where got?WHEN DECLINING AN OFFERBritons: I'd prefer not to do that, if you don'tmind.Malaysians: Doe-waaaan!IN DISAGREEING ON A TOPIC OFDISCUSSIONBritons: Err. Tom, I have to stop you there. Iunderstand where you'recoming from, but I really have to disagree withwhat you said about the issue.Malaysians: You mad, ah?WHEN ASKING SOMEONE TO LOWER THEIRVOICE.Britons: Excuse me, but could you please ! loweryour voice, I'm trying to concentrate over here.Malaysians: Shaddap lah!WHEN ASKING SOMEONE IF HE/SHE KNOWSYOU.Britons: Excuse me, but I noticed you staring atme 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 predicamentat the moment.Malaysians: Die-lah!!WHEN TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT HADHAPPENEDBritons: Will someone tell me what has justhappened?Malaysians: Wat happen Why lidat????ADUI!!!(jumping to conclusion)WHEN SOME ONE DID SOMETHING WRONGBritons: This isn't the way to do it here letme show you.Malaysians:Hoi!!!u pig ar lidat also doe no howto do!!!!WHEN ONE IS ANGRYBritons: Would you mind not disturbing meMalaysians:Celaka u/LANCAUUUUUUUU/cibaila/pukimak/pu nya ma!!!
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Saturday, August 11, 2007
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