British English vs. Singaporean English

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.
Singaporean: No stock!

RETURNING A CALL
Britons: Hello, this is John Smith. Did anyone call for me a few moments ago?
Singaporean: Hello, who call huh?

ASKING SOMEONE TO MAKE WAY
Britons: Excuse me, I would like to get by. Would you please make way?
Singaporean: S-kew me..

WHEN SOMEONE OFFERS TO PAY
Britons: Hey! Put your wallet away, this drink is on me.
Singaporean: 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?
Singaporean: (pointing at the door) Can ah?

WHEN ENTERTAINING
Britons: Please make yourself right at home.
Singaporean: No need shy one lah!

WHEN DOUBTING SOMEONE
Britons: I don't recall you giving me the money.
Singaporean: Where got?

WHEN DECLINING AN OFFER
Britons: I would prefer not to do that, if you don't mind.
Singaporean: 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.
Singaporean: 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.
Singaporean: 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?
Singaporean: See what, see what?

WHEN ASSESSING A TIGHT SITUATION.
Britons: We seem to be in a bit of a predicament at the moment..
Singaporean: Die lah!!

WHEN TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT HAD HAPPENED
Britons: Will someone tell me what has just happened?
Singaporean: 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.
Singaporean: Like that also don't know how to do!

So which would you prefer? Send this to your Singaporean friends and let them have a laugh too. Good day! (^_^ )

From Tee Kiang

A Super Odd Day

Hello, my friends!

How are you? Just had a Super Odd Day at Sep 18, 2009...

1) Woke up at 9:10am... Historically LATE for work in 6 years... >_<

2) SN, one of my best guy friends in the world introduced his girlfriend to me tonight... very surprised by his act... *O*

3) CC, my friend became a daddy in late night... no sign at all... ^v^

4) Signed up a Twitter Account for myself... I always thought 140 words might not be able to deliver my message with full passion... After Guy Kawasaki's sharing last wednesday, I surrendered ... time is consuming... could not write my blog as often as a college student. Check me out XP----->

http://twitter.com/candymok

5) ... can't sleep well lately... HELP! @_@

Anyway, I miss my friends, ex-classmates, sport buddies and family so much... let's make time to hang out!

Have a wonderful night!

Love,

Candy
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

My Twitter Account

Hello, friends!

How're you?

Finally get myself a twitter account.

I'll write in "Global", please be prepared with an online translator! ^v^

http://twitter.com/candymok

Singapore is beautiful!

Hello, Singaporean!

How are you? My name is Candy Mok. I want to know more about Singapore because the beautiful city offers many opportunities to new comers.

If you would like to share with me, please feel free to drop me a line. Thank you!

Cheers,

Candy
Hong Kong

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