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British English versus Malaysian English


 
> 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 giveme a moment, I can call the other
> outlets for you.
>
> Malaysians: No stock.
>
>
> RETURNING A CALL
> Britons: *o, this is John Smith. Did anyone call for me a few moments ago?
>
> Malaysians: *o, 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 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 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 DECLINING AN OFFER
> Britons: I would prefer not to do that, if you don't mind.
>
> Malaysians: Don't want lah.
>
>
> IN DISAGREEING ON A TOPIC OF DISCUSSION
> Britons:Err...Tom, I have to stop you there. I understand where you're
> comingfrom, 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 sometime. Do I know you?
>
> Malaysians: See what, see what?
>
>
> WHEN ***ESSING 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 ONE IS ANGRY
> Britons: Would you mind not disturbing me?
>
> Malaysians: Celaka you!


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what a good lesson

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i think its more 2 chinese people style..
sorry if i'm wrong..wink

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Malaysian English very simple biggrinbiggrinbiggrin

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bujangsenang wrote:

i think its more 2 chinese people style..
sorry if i'm wrong..wink



hehehe. yewp ma. correct. we r malaysia eating to more belacan n tempoyak. that why our lidah its too hard to speak in english. mwahaha. just stupid opinion.winkbiggrin

 



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anyone had an experience communicate with kelantan people in english?
hahahahhaa...


P:S kawe pun orang kelantan ..wakakak :P



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bujangsenang wrote:

i think its more 2 chinese people style..
sorry if i'm wrong..wink




yah... i think so.. coz their gets influence from singaporean people.. SINGLISH...

 

 



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kikilala wrote:

bujangsenang wrote:

i think its more 2 chinese people style..
sorry if i'm wrong..wink




yah... i think so.. coz their gets influence from singaporean people.. SINGLISH...

 

 



haha...yezz....n we've got our own malaysian english.......biggrinbiggrin

 



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zuki wrote:

bujangsenang wrote:

i think its more 2 chinese people style..
sorry if i'm wrong..wink



hehehe. yewp ma. correct. we r malaysia eating to more belacan n tempoyak. that why our lidah its too hard to speak in english. mwahaha. just stupid opinion.winkbiggrin

 



yup...im agree with u mr. zuki...hehe...1 fact that make our english becoming more n more like BELACAn is the surrounding...example..the radio.............hihiiiiii...don't marah2 aaaaa......biggrinbiggrinbiggrin

 



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