Who says our English is teruk.? Just see below - Ours is simple,
short, concise, straight-to- point, effective etc........
WHEN GIVING A CUSTOMER BAD NEWS
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.
Asian : No Stock.
RETURNING A CALL
Britons: Hello, this is John Smith. Did anyone page for me a few moments ago?
Asian : Hello, who page?
ASKING SOMEONE TO MAKE WAY .
Britons: Excuse me, I'd like to get by. Would you please make way?
Asian : S-kew me
WHEN SOMEONE OFFERS TO PAY
Britons: Hey, put your wallet away, this drink is on me.
Asian : 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?
Asian : (pointing the door) can ar?
WHEN ENTERTAINING
Britons: Please make yourself right at home.
Asian : Don't be shy, lah!
WHEN DOUBTING SOMEONE
Britons: I don't recall you giving me the money.
Asian : Where got?
WHEN DECLINING AN OFFER
Britons: I'd prefer not to do that, if you don't mind.
Asian : Don't want la...
IN 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 issue.
Asian : You mad, ah?
WHEN ASKING SOMEONE TO LOWER THEIR VOICE.
Britons: Excuse me, but could you please ! lower your voice, I'm trying
to concentrate over here.
Asian : Shut up lah!
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?
Asian : See what, see what?
WHEN ASSESSING A TIGHT SITUATION.
Britons: We seem to be in a bit of a predicament at the moment.
Asian : Die-lah!!
WHEN TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT HAD HAPPENED
Britons: Will someone tell me what has just happened?
Asian : Wat happen Why like that....
WHEN SOME ONE DID SOMETHING WRONG
Britons: This isn't the way to do it here let me show you,
Asian : like that also don't know how to do!!!!
WHEN ONE IS ANGRY
Britons: Would you mind not disturbing me
Asian : Celaka u
Showing posts with label english. Show all posts
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Saturday, May 30, 2009
Saturday, March 21, 2009
3. Killing English
Killing English ��
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Class teacher once said :
" pick up the paper and fall in the dustbin!!!"
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once hindi teacher said...."i'm going out of the world to america.."
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"..DON'T TRY TO TALK IN FRONT OF MY BACK.." =))
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dont..laugh at the back benches...otherwise teeth and all will be fallen down.....
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it was very hot in the afternoon when the teacher entered.. She tried to switch the fan on, but there was some problem. and then she said
" why is fan not oning" (ing form of on)
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teacher in a furious mood...
write down ur name and father of ur name!!
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"shhh... quiet... the principal is revolving around college"
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My manager started like this
"Hi, I am Madhu, Married with two kids"
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"I'll illustrate what i have in my mind" said the professor and erased the board
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"will u hang that calender or else i'll HANG MYSELF"
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LIBRARIAN SCOLDE ," IF U WILL TALK AGAIN , I WILL KNEEL DOWN OUTSIDE"
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Chemistry HOD comes and tells us...
"My aim is to study my son and marry my daughter"
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Tomorrow call ur parents especially mother and father
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"why are you looking at the monkeys outside when i am in the class?!"
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Lab assistant said this when my friend wrote wrong code..
"I understand. You understand. Computer how understand??
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Seing the principal passing by, the teacher told the noisy class..
"Keep quiet, the principal has passed away
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Class teacher once said :
" pick up the paper and fall in the dustbin!!!"
*******************************************
once hindi teacher said...."i'm going out of the world to america.."

*******************************************
"..DON'T TRY TO TALK IN FRONT OF MY BACK.." =))
*******************************************
dont..laugh at the back benches...otherwise teeth and all will be fallen down.....
*******************************************
it was very hot in the afternoon when the teacher entered.. She tried to switch the fan on, but there was some problem. and then she said
" why is fan not oning" (ing form of on)
*******************************************
teacher in a furious mood...
write down ur name and father of ur name!!
*******************************************
"shhh... quiet... the principal is revolving around college"
*******************************************
My manager started like this
"Hi, I am Madhu, Married with two kids"
*******************************************
"I'll illustrate what i have in my mind" said the professor and erased the board
*******************************************
"will u hang that calender or else i'll HANG MYSELF"
****************************** *************
LIBRARIAN SCOLDE ," IF U WILL TALK AGAIN , I WILL KNEEL DOWN OUTSIDE"
*******************************************
Chemistry HOD comes and tells us...
"My aim is to study my son and marry my daughter"
*******************************************
Tomorrow call ur parents especially mother and father

*******************************************
"why are you looking at the monkeys outside when i am in the class?!"

*******************************************
Lab assistant said this when my friend wrote wrong code..
"I understand. You understand. Computer how understand??
********************************************
Seing the principal passing by, the teacher told the noisy class..
"Keep quiet, the principal has passed away
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