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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: 124 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? Send this to your Malaysian
friends and
let them have a laugh too.