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. Asian : No Stock.
RETURNING A CALL Britons: Hello, this is John Smith. Did anyone page for me a few moments ago? Asian : Hello, who page?
ASKING SOMEONE TO MAKE WAY . Britons: Excuse me, I'd like to get by. Would you please make way? Asian : S-kew me WHEN SOMEONE OFFERS TO PAY Britons: Hey, put your wallet away, this drink is on me. Asian : 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? Asian : (pointing the door) can ar? WHEN ENTERTAINING Britons: Please make yourself right at home. Asian : Don't be shy, lah! WHEN DOUBTING SOMEONE Britons: I don't recall you giving me the money. Asian : Where got? WHEN DECLINING AN OFFER Britons: I'd prefer not to do that, if you don't mind. Asian : 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. Asian : 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. Asian : 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? Asian : See what, see what? WHEN ASSESSING A TIGHT SITUATION. Britons: We seem to be in a bit of a predicament at the moment. Asian : Die-lah!! WHEN TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT HAD HAPPENED Britons: Will someone tell me what has just happened? Asian : 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, Asian : like that also don't know how to do!!!! WHEN ONE IS ANGRY Britons: Would you mind not disturbing me Asian : Celaka u
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