09 June, 2007

English v Manglish

Manglish owns u. Easy, precise, straight to the point.

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

1 comment:

  1. Anonymous8:44 pm

    so true!!

    we basically save time by doing so too.. roflol...

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