Use Singlish. It's so much cheaper, shorter, faster. Why do we insist on using
the Queen's English, when Singlish is so much more economical and effective? Compare
and see!
When going shopping...
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.
S'poreans: No Stock!
When returning a call...
Britons : Hello, this is Mr Bean. Did anyone page for me a few moments
ago?
S'poreans: Hello, who page?
When someone is in the way...
Britons : Excuse me, I'd like to get by. Would you please make way?
S'poreans: Siam lai! or Siam , hor! or Skius!
When someone offers to pay...
Britons : Hey, put your wallet away, this drink is on me.
S'poreans: 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?
S'poreans: (while pointing at door) Can pass or Not?
When
asking to be excused...
Britons : If you would excuse me for a moment, I have to go to the
gents/ladies. Please carry on without me, it would only take a moment.
S'poreans: Go toilet. Buay tahan ahh.....
When
entertaining...
Britons : Please make yourself right at home.
S'poreans: Don't shy shy lah..
When
doubting someone...
Britons : I don't recall you giving me the money.
S'poreans: Got meh?
When
deciding on a plan of action...
Britons : What do you propose we do now that the movie's sold out &
all the restaurants are closed?
S'poreans: So how?
When
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 policy.
S'poreans: Talk cock lah you!
When
asking someone to lower their voice...
Britons : Excuse me, but could you please lower your voice, I'm trying to
concentrate over here.
S'poreans: Eh, tiam leh!
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?
S'poreans: See what see?
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