Epi 27: British Vs Malaysian

WHEN GIVING A CUSTOMER BAD NEWS

British : 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.

Malaysian : No stock already.


RETURNING A CALL

British : Hello, this is John Smith. Did anyone call for me a few moments ago?

Malaysian : Hello, who call?


ASKING SOMEONE TO MAKE WAY

British : Excuse me, I would like to get by. Would you please make way?

Malaysian : S-kew me.


WHEN SOMEONE OFFERS TO PAY

British : Hey! Put your wallet away, this drink is on me.

Malaysian : No need lah.


WHEN ASKING FOR PERMISSION

British : Excuse me, but do you think it would be possible for me to enter through this door?

Malaysian : (Pointing at the door) Can meh?


WHEN ENTERTAINING

British : Please make yourself right at home.

Malaysian : No need shy shy one lah!


WHEN DOUBTING SOMEONE

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

Malaysians: Where got?


WHEN DECLINING AN OFFER

British : I would prefer not to do that, if you don't mind.

Malaysian : Don't want lah.


IN DISAGREEING ON A TOPIC OF DISCUSSION

British : 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.

Malaysian : You mad ah?


WHEN ASKING SOMEONE TO LOWER THEIR VOICE.

British : Excuse me, but could you please lower your voice? I'm trying to concentrate over here.

Malaysian : Shut up lah!


WHEN ASKING SOMEONE IF HE/SHE KNOWS YOU.

British : Excuse me, but I noticed you staring at me for sometime. Do I know you?

Malaysian : See what see, never see leng zhai/lui before ah?


WHEN ASSESSING A TIGHT SITUATION.

British : We seem to be in a bit of a predicament at the moment.

Malaysian : Die lah!!


WHEN TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT HAD HAPPENED

British : Will someone tell me what has just happened?

Malaysian : What happened ah? Why like that one lah?


WHEN SOMEONE DID SOMETHING WRONG

British : This isn't the way to do it. Here, let me show you.

Malaysian : Like that also don't know how to do!


WHEN ONE IS ANGRY

British : Would you mind not disturbing me?

Malaysians: Celaka you!