Singaporeans Speack better English


The English did invent the English
Language,but they cannot use it
effectively when communicating their
intentions.Just compare these few common phrases that Singaporeans and
britons use to say the same thing:


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 call the other outlets for you.
s'poreans : No Stock!


Returning a Call....
Britons : Hello,this is John Travolta.
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 : Lai,Siam! or siam,hor! or skius!

When someone offers to pay...
Britons : Hey,put your wallet away,
this drink is on me.
S'poreans : No-nid. (no need)


When asking for permision...
Britons : Excuse me,but do you think
it would be possible for me to enter
through this door?
S'poreans : (while pointing at the door)Can 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 : le tan,wa ke pang leo! or
Wah beh ta han,ai choot lioa!


When entertaining...
Britons : Please make yourself right at home.
S'poreans : Don't shy,ler!


When doubting someone....
Britons : i'd prefer not to do that,
if you don't mine.
S'poreans : Don-wan(don't want)


When deciding on a plan of action....
Britons : What do you propose we do now
that the movie's sold out and all the
restaurants are closed?
S'poreans : So how?


When disagreeing on a topic of discussion....
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.
S'poreans : Le siow,ah? (you mad,ha?)


when asking someone if he/she knows you...
Britons : Excuse me,but i notised you starring
at me for some time.Do i know you?
s'poreans : Kua si me(see what)


so,that's it.I think all of you can find other examples.From these examples i think that singaporeans are definitely a superior breed who get straight to the point.