Friday, August 17, 2007

Something funny..

Haven't open my mail in doggone years....too busy to do so....used to frequently check my mails....so after opening it today let me share with you something i thought was quite funny. It was sent to me by bie...thanks! :)

So here's the mail entry...enjoy! Its entitled:

S'porean vs Briton
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.
S'pore: No Stock.

RETURNING A CALL
Britons: Hello, this is John Smith. Did anyone page for me a few moments ago?
S'pore: Hello, who page?

ASKING SOMEONE TO MAKE WAY .
Britons: Excuse me, I'd like to get by. Would you please make way?
S'pore: S-kews

WHEN SOMEONE OFFERS TO PAY
Britons: Hey, put your wallet away, this drink is on me.
S'pore: 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?
S'pore: (pointing the door) can ar?

WHEN ENTERTAINING
Britons: Please make yourself right at home.
S'pore: Don't be shy, lah!

WHEN DOUBTING SOMEONE
Britons: I don't recall you giving me the money.
S'pore: Where got? or Got Meh?

WHEN DECLINING AN OFFER
Britons: I'd prefer not to do that, if you don't mind.
:S'pore Dowan 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.
S'pore: 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.
S'pore: Shut up lah! or Diam!

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?
S'pore: See what, see what? or Kwa Si Mi?

WHEN ASSESSING A TIGHT SITUATION.
Britons: We seem to be in a bit of a predicament at the moment.
S'pore: Die-lah!!

WHEN TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT HAD HAPPENED
Britons: Will someone tell me what has just happened?
S'pore: 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,
S'pore: Like that also don't know how to do!!!!

WHEN ONE IS ANGRY
Britons: Would you mind not disturbing me
S'pore: Celaka u!
WHEN ONE IS STATING THE OBVIOUS
Britons: I think that is the correct answer to your questions.
S'pore: Aber then!
WHEN AN ACTION IS GOING TO LAND YOU IN TROUBLE
Britons: This will surely be against the law and could lead to criminal impeachment
S'pore: Never Die Before is it?
WHEN ONE IS CAUGHT WASTING TIME
Britons: Excuse me but I think you are wasting valuable time by READING THIS EMAIL!
S'pore: EAT SNAKE IS IT?..........!


If anyone is offended by this. my apologies. but. its rather amusing to me...heh...:)

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