Tuesday, May 20, 2008

malaysian english vs british english

Who says our English is teruk.? Just see below - Ours is simple,short,concise, straight-to-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.
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 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: 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.
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 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 like that....

WHEN SOME ONE DID SOMETHING WRONG
Britons: This isn't the way to do it here let me show you,
Malaysians: like that also don't know how to do!!!!

WHEN ONE IS ANGRY
Britons: Would you mind not disturbing me
Malaysians:Celaka u

Sunday, May 11, 2008

broken...

ok i think i have hit the jackpot of stupidity....i just got a nice new macbook couple of weeks ago (2weeks) and now i have broken the top part off. well i sent it back to apple n am waiting for the bill. i dunno how to feel now. i just hope the price for a new top doesnt drive me nuts cos am not gonna pay with my ball.:(...well shit happens. next time i will be more carefull. atleast it wasnt stolen dis time.:D....


i went to see the movie speed racer today n it was really good(atleast 4 me n my friends)! at first it looked so like a joke but then it turned out nice! Rain is doin pretty good for himself.
damn hollywood gotta be good on me.:P

Friday, May 2, 2008

worst son!

My parents do lots of nice things 4 me..my frens say am spoilt, n some say am just a 'daddy' or 'mummy' boy..well its their opinion.

Rite now i feel like the worst son ever! i don't even know my parents birthday! well i guess dats because am not their parents(does dat make sense?)...

Today i was at VA n i got a call from my mum n she sed "u r bad! not even a happy bday sms!" n i was like, "i thot it was on the 23rd of march?" n she sed it was on the 2nd.. to make it worse, i asked "mummy, how old are you now?"...wtf! i don't even knw my mums age!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MUM!! I LOVE U! i could have asked u to marry me but that guy called my dad was faster.:(...

MOMS ROCK!!!!