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    British English tends to be more indirect and polite, using longer phrases. Malaysian English is very direct, concise and to the point. Some examples given include: 1) Telling a customer an item is out of stock - British English would apologize and offer alternatives, Malaysian English would simply say "No stock". 2) Returning a phone call - British English would identify themselves and ask who called, Malaysian English would just ask "Hello, who call?". 3) Asking someone to move - British English would politely ask them to make way, Malaysian English would bluntly say "S-kew me".

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    British English tends to be more indirect and polite, using longer phrases. Malaysian English is very direct, concise and to the point. Some examples given include: 1) Telling a customer an item is out of stock - British English would apologize and offer alternatives, Malaysian English would simply say "No stock". 2) Returning a phone call - British English would identify themselves and ask who called, Malaysian English would just ask "Hello, who call?". 3) Asking someone to move - British English would politely ask them to make way, Malaysian English would bluntly say "S-kew me".

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    British English tends to be more indirect and polite, using longer phrases. Malaysian English is very direct, concise and to the point. Some examples given include: 1) Telling a customer an item is out of stock - British English would apologize and offer alternatives, Malaysian English would simply say "No stock". 2) Returning a phone call - British English would identify themselves and ask who called, Malaysian English would just ask "Hello, who call?". 3) Asking someone to move - British English would politely ask them to make way, Malaysian English would bluntly say "S-kew me".

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    British English vs.

    Malaysian English
    By FunnyMalaysia Jan 14, 2015
    Malaysian English is simple, short, concise, straight-to-the-point and effective.
    1. When Giving A Customer Bad News
    Britons : Im sorry, sir, but we dont 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
    2. Returning A Call
    Britons : Hello, this is John Smith. Did anyone call for me a few moments ago?
    Malaysians : Hello, who call?
    3. Asking Someone To Make Way
    Britons : Excuse me, I would like to get by. Would you please make way?
    Malaysians : S-kew me.
    4. When Someone Offers To Pay
    Britons : Hey! Put your wallet away, this drink is on me.
    Malaysians : Ok lah. Next time I pay (Next time never happen)
    5. When Asking For Permission
    Britons : Excuse me, but do you think it would be possible for me to enter
    through this door?
    Malaysians : (pointing at the door) Can go ah?
    6. When Entertaining
    Britons : Please make yourself right at home
    Malaysians : No need shy shy one lah!
    7. When Doubting Someone
    Britons : I dont recall you giving me the money

    Malaysians : Where got?!


    8. When Declining An Offer
    Britons: I would prefer not to do that, if you dont mind
    Malaysians: Dont want lah
    9. In Disagreeing On A Topic Of Discussion
    Britons : ErrTom, I have to stop you there. I understand where youre coming
    from, but I really have to disagree with what you said about the issue
    Malaysians : You mad ah?
    10. When Asking Someone To Lower Their Voice
    Britons : Excuse me, but could you please lower your voice? Im trying to
    concentrate over here
    Malaysians : Shut up lah!
    11. When Asking Someone If He/She Knows You
    Britons: Excuse me, but I noticed you starting at me for sometime. Do I know
    you?
    Malaysians : See what, see what!?
    12. When Assessing A Tight Situation
    Britons : We seem to be in a bit of a predicament at the moment..
    Malaysians : Die lah!
    13. When Trying To Find Out What Had Happened
    Britons : Will someone tell me what has just happened?
    Malaysians : What happened ah? Why like that one lah?
    14. When Someone Did Something Wrong
    Britons : This isnt the way to do it. Here, let me show you
    Malaysians : Like that also dont know how to do!
    15. When One Is Angry
    Britons : Would you mind not disturbing me?
    Malaysians : Bodoh la you!

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