Singapore English

Who says Singapore English isbad .........?

Just see below - Ours issimple,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 otheroutlets 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?

ASKING SOMEONE TO MAKE WAY

Britons: Excuse me, I'd like to get by. Would you please make way?

Singaporean: S-kews ahhh

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 the door) can arrr?

WHEN ENTERTAINING

Britons: Please make yourself right at home.

Singaporean: Don't be shy, lah!

WHEN DOUBTING SOMEONE

Britons: I don't recall you giving me the money.

Singaporean:Where got?

WHEN DECLINING AN OFFER

Britons: I'd prefer not to do that, if you don't mind.

Singaporean: Don't want la...

IN DISAGREEING ON A TOPIC OF DISCUSSION

Britons: Err. Tom, I have to stop you there. I understand where you'recoming from, but I really have to disagree with what you said about the issue.

Singapore: 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.

Singapore: Shuddup lah!

WHEN ASKING SOMEONE IFHE/SHE KNOWS YOU.

Britons: Excuse me, but I noticed you staring at me for some time.. DoI 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 HAPPENEDBritons: Will someone tell me what has just happened?

Singaporean: Wat happen ?Why like thatone .... ?

WHEN SOME ONE DID SOMETHING WRONGBritons: This isn't the way to do it here let me show you,

Singaporean: like that also don't know how to do!!!!

WHEN ONE IS ANGRYBritons: Would you mind not disturbing me

Singaporean: Shit! YOu!