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British English vs Malaysian English【Fun】

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发表于 2011-1-16 01:02 AM |只看该作者 |倒序浏览

本帖最后由 Fak3-1234 于 2011-11-13 05:16 AM 编辑

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 James. Did anyone call for me a few moments ago?
Malaysians: Hello, who call?

Asking someone to make way
Britons: Excuse me, I would like to get by. Would you please make way?
Malaysians: S-kew me.

When someone offer to pay
Britons: Hey! Put your wallet away, this drink is on me.
Malaysians: No need lah.

When asking a permission
Britons: Excuse me, but do you think it would be possible for me to enter through this door?
Malaysians: (Pointing at the door) Can ah?

When entertaining
Britons: Please make yourself right at home.
Malaysians: No need shy shy one lah!

When doubting someone
Britons: I don't recall you giving me the money.
Malaysians: Where got?

When decline an offer
Britons: I would prefer not to do that, if you don't mind.
Malaysians: Don't want lah.

IN Disagree on a topic 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 voiceE
Britons: Excuse me, but could you please lower your voice? I'm trying to concentrate over here.
Malaysians: Shut up lah!

When someone asking if he/she knows you
Britons: Excuse me, but I noticed you staring at me for sometime. 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: What happened ah? Why like that one lah?

When someone 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 someone is angry
Britons: Would you mind not disturbing me?
Malaysians: Celaka you!

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