[size=-1][size=-1][font=Times New Roman, Times, Serif]Just see below Malaysian English 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 [/size][/size][/font]
[size=-1][size=-1]are and a long distance call.[/size][/size]
[size=-1][size=-1][font=Times New Roman, Times, Serif]WHEN GIVING A CUSTOMER BAD NEWS [/size][/size][/font]
[size=-1][size=-1]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. [/size][/size]
[size=-1][size=-1]#i Malaysians: No Stock.[/size][/size]
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[size=-1][size=-1][font=Times New Roman, Times, Serif]RETURNING A CALL [/size][/size][/font]
[size=-1][size=-1]Britons: Hello, this is John Smith. Did anyone page for me a few moments ago? [/size][/size]
[size=-1][size=-1]#i Malaysians: Hallo, who page? [/size][/size]
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[size=-1][size=-1][font=Times New Roman, Times, Serif]ASKING SOMEONE TO MAKE WAY. [/size][/size][/font]
[size=-1][size=-1]Britons: Excuse me, I'd like to get by. Would you please make way? [/size][/size]
[size=-1][size=-1]#i Malaysians: S-kew me[/size][/size]
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[size=-1][size=-1][font=Times New Roman, Times, Serif]WHEN SOMEONE OFFERS TO PAY [/size][/size][/font]
[size=-1][size=-1]Britons: Hey, put your wallet away, this drink is on me.[/size][/size]
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Malaysians:No-need, lah. [/size][/size]
Malaysians:No-need, lah. [/size][/size][size=-1][size=-1][/size][/size]
[size=-1][size=-1][font=Times New Roman, Times, Serif]WHEN ASKING FOR PERMISSION [/size][/size][/font]
[size=-1][size=-1]Britons: Excuse me, but do you think it would be possible for me to enter through this door? [/size][/size]
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Malaysians: (pointing the door) can ar?[/size][/size]
Malaysians: (pointing the door) can ar?[/size][/size][size=-1][size=-1][/size][/size]
[size=-1][size=-1][font=Times New Roman, Times, Serif]WHEN ENTERTAINING [/size][/size][/font]
[size=-1][size=-1]Britons: Please make yourself right at home. [/size][/size]
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Malaysians: Don't be shy, lah! [/size][/size]
Malaysians: Don't be shy, lah! [/size][/size][size=-1][size=-1][/size][/size]
[size=-1][size=-1][font=Times New Roman, Times, Serif]WHEN DOUBTING SOMEONE [/size][/size][/font]
[size=-1][size=-1]Britons: I don't recall you giving me the money. [/size][/size]
[size=-1][size=-1]#i Malaysians: Where got? [/size][/size]
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[size=-1][size=-1][font=Times New Roman, Times, Serif]WHEN DECLINING AN OFFER [/size][/size][/font]
[size=-1][size=-1]Britons: I'd prefer not to do that, if you don't mind. [/size][/size]
[size=-1][size=-1]#i Malaysians: Doe-waaaan! [/size][/size]
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[size=-1][size=-1][font=Times New Roman, Times, Serif]IN DISAGREEING ON A TOPIC OF DISCUSSION [/size][/size][/font]
[size=-1][size=-1]Britons: Err. Tom, I have to stop you there. I understand where you're [/size][/size]
[size=-1][size=-1]coming from, but I really have to disagree with what you said about the issue. [/size][/size]
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Malaysians: You mad, ah? [/size][/size]
Malaysians: You mad, ah? [/size][/size][size=-1][size=-1][/size][/size]
[size=-1][size=-1][font=Times New Roman, Times, Serif]WHEN ASKING SOMEONE TO LOWER THEIR VOICE. [/size][/size][/font]
[size=-1][size=-1]Britons: Excuse me, but could you please ! lower your voice, I'm trying to concentrate over here. [/size][/size]
[size=-1][size=-1]#i
Malaysians: Shaddaaaap laaah! [/size][/size]
Malaysians: Shaddaaaap laaah! [/size][/size][size=-1][size=-1][/size][/size]
[size=-1][size=-1][font=Times New Roman, Times, Serif]WHEN ASKING SOMEONE IF HE/SHE KNOWS YOU. [/size][/size][/font]
[size=-1][size=-1]Britons: Excuse me, but I noticed you staring at me for some time. Do I know you? [/size][/size]
[size=-1][size=-1]#i
Malaysians: See what, see what? [/size][/size]
Malaysians: See what, see what? [/size][/size][size=-1][size=-1][/size][/size]
[size=-1][size=-1][font=Times New Roman, Times, Serif]WHEN ASSESSING A TIGHT SITUATION. [/size][/size][/font]
[size=-1][size=-1]Britons: We seem to be in a bit of a predicament at the moment. [/size][/size]
[size=-1][size=-1]#i Malaysians: Die-lah!! [/size][/size]
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[size=-1][size=-1][font=Times New Roman, Times, Serif]WHEN TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT HAD HAPPENED [/size][/size][/font]
[size=-1][size=-1]Britons: Will someone tell me what has just happened? [/size][/size]
[size=-1][size=-1]Malaysians: Wat happen Why lidat????ADUI!!! (jumping to conclusion) [/size][/size]
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[size=-1][size=-1][font=Times New Roman, Times, Serif]WHEN SOME ONE DID SOMETHING WRONG[/size][/size][/font]
[size=-1][size=-1]Britons: This isn't the way to do it here let me show you.[/size][/size]
[size=-1][size=-1]Malaysians:Hoi!!!u pig ar lidat also doe no how to do!!!! [/size][/size]
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tooo short too easy
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