.: british english vs malaysian english :.

just for fun =) Who says our English is teruk? Just read below - Ours is simple, short, concise, straight-to-the-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 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 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 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 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 ONE IS ANGRY Britons : Would you mind not disturbing me? Malaysians : Celaka you! So which would you prefer?