Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Simple English Vs Normal English

What is the diffrent between British English and Most of our local accent?? 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.

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, 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..go away laa!!!


Moral: Please used a real English Standard when dealing with offcial matters eventhough our English is quite simple..hahaha :)


Regards,
-Strider-

2 comments :

  1. apesal ek, bile melayu same melayu cakap english aku rase mcm dorg show off jer??

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  2. KD: a`a..btul tu..sy pun penah jumpa ayat lebih kurang genggini gak..hehehe..ntah2 baca kat blog akak..hehehe

    Naz: hehee..sebab mmg ade yg jenis posers camtu..hehehe..

    Regards,
    -Strider-

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