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- Ours is simple,short,concise, straight-to-point, effective etc.
- The English did invent the English Language, but they cannot use it economically when communicating their intentions.
- Compare these phrases that Malaysians and Britons use to say the same thing: So, why make things so confusing and waste of money when you are and a long distance call.
- 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: Hallo, 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 ar?
- 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: Doe-waaaan!
- 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: Shaddap 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 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: Wat happen Why lidat?ADUI!!! (jumping to conclusion)
- WHEN SOME ONE DID SOMETHING WRONG
- Britons: This isn't the way to do it here let me show you.
- Malaysians:Hoi!!!u pig ar lidat also doe no how to do!!!!
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Interesting to know.
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