Got this forward mail from a friend. Not sure if it's new or what haha 
British English vs Malaysian English
Who says our English is teruk.? 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 
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
 
 
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