English

Who says our English is teruk.?
Just see below - Ours is simple, short, concise, straightto 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