life in singapore makes us speck in a different way...ever notice that
if you dont notice that...here's some example..
SINGLISH vs ENGLISH
When Going Shopping
-Britains: I'm sorry sir but we dont seem to have the sweater you want in your size, but if u give me a moment, i could call the other outlets for u.
-S'poreans: No Stock La!
When returning a Call
-Britains: Hello, this is Mr Bean. Did anyone page me a few moments ago?
-S'poreans: Hello, who page arh?
When someone is in the way
Britains: Excuse me, i would like 2 get by. Would u please make way?
S'poreans: Oi, siam! or Siam hor! or Skius!(excuse)
When someone offers to pay
Britains: Hey, put ur wallet away, this drink's on me.
S'poreans: no need lah, i pay la !
When asking for permission
Britains: teacher, may i go to the toilet ?
S'poreans: teach. can go toilet not?
When asking to be excused
Britains: If u would excuse me for a moment, i have to go to the gents. Carry on without me, it would only take a moment
S'poreans: need to go toilet leh! Buay tahan ahh...
When doubting someone
Britains: I don't recall u giving me the money.
S'poreans: you got give meh?
When disagreeing on a topic of discussion
British: Err. Tom, i have to stop you there. I understand where you are coming from but i really have to disagree with what you said about the policy
S'poreans: you dont talk cock lah you!
When asking someone to lower their voice...
Britains: Excuse me, but could you lower your voice, i'm trying to concentrate over here.
S'poreans: oi! you noisy leh . shut up la!
OR
you whole day talk cock ! tiam la !
When asking if the person knows you
Britains: Excuse me, but i noticed u staring at me 4 some time. Do i noe u?
S'poreans: See wat see?! Buay Song ah!
OR
see what see !? see some more you die liao !
valouriianss ..we should not speck like that ok...hahahahahaaha
