Tuesday, June 2, 2009

English vs Manglish


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 page for me a few moments ago?
Malaysians: Hello, who page?


ASKING SOMEONE TO MAKE WAY

Britons: Excuse me, I'd 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 the door) Can ah?


WHEN ENTERTAINING

Britons: Please make yourself right at home.
Malaysians: Don't be shy, lah!


WHEN DOUBTING SOMEONE

Britons: I don't recall you giving me the money.
Malaysians: Where got?


WHEN DECLINING AN OFFER

Britons: I'd 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 are you coming from, but I really have to disagree with what u 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 some time. Do I know you?
Malaysians: See what, see what?


WHEN ASSESSING A TIGHT SITUATION

Britons: We seem to be a little 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 happen? Why like that?


WHEN SOMEONE DID SOMETHING WRONG

Britons: This isn't the way to do it. Here, let me show you...
Malaysians: Like that also donno how to do...


WHEN ONE IS ANGRY

Britons: Would you mind not disturbing me?
Malaysians: Chilaka you!

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