• Friday, September 15, 2006,3:33:00 PM
Difference on English & Singlish
English - Long sentence and waste time but proper words and polite...
Singlish - Short Sentence and fast but very ah LIAN/BENG...
When going shopping.........
Britains
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 outlet for you...
S'poreans
No Stock!!!
When returning a call..........
Britains
Hello, this is Mr XX. Did anyone page me a few moments ago??/
S'poreans
Hello, Who Page???
When someone is in the way..........
Britains
Excuse me, I'd like to get by, would you please make way!!!
S'poreans
Lai, Siam! or Siam!
When asking for permission.........
Britains
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 ot not???
When doubting someone.........
Britains
I don't recall you giving me the money!!!
S'poreans
Got meh???
When disagreeing on a topic of discussion..........
Britains
Errr... 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..........
Britains
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...
Britains
Excuse me, but I noticed you staring at me for some time. Do I know you???
S'poreans
See what see??? BUAY SONG AH???
Wahhahaha..... This are what singlish we are using....
Singlish - Short Sentence and fast but very ah LIAN/BENG...
When going shopping.........
Britains
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 outlet for you...
S'poreans
No Stock!!!
When returning a call..........
Britains
Hello, this is Mr XX. Did anyone page me a few moments ago??/
S'poreans
Hello, Who Page???
When someone is in the way..........
Britains
Excuse me, I'd like to get by, would you please make way!!!
S'poreans
Lai, Siam! or Siam!
When asking for permission.........
Britains
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 ot not???
When doubting someone.........
Britains
I don't recall you giving me the money!!!
S'poreans
Got meh???
When disagreeing on a topic of discussion..........
Britains
Errr... 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..........
Britains
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...
Britains
Excuse me, but I noticed you staring at me for some time. Do I know you???
S'poreans
See what see??? BUAY SONG AH???
Wahhahaha..... This are what singlish we are using....
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