The Beauty of Singlish
Why Singlish is better than English?When going shopping...
Britons: I'm sorry, Sir, but we dont seem to have the sweater you want in ur size, but if you give me a moment, i can call the other outlet for u.
Sporean: No Stock!
When returning a call...
Britons: Hello, this is Mr Bean. Did anyone page for me a few moments ago?
Sporean: Hello, who page?
When someone is in the way...
Britons: Excuse me, i'll like to get by. Would u pls make way?
Sporean: Lai, Siam! / Siam hor! / Skius
When someone offers to pay...
Britons: Hey, put ur wallet away, this drink is on me.
Sporean: No nid.
When asking for permission...
Britons: Excuse me, do u think it's possible for me to enter through this door?
Sporean: (While pointing at the door) Can or not?
When asking to be excused...
Britons: If u 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.
Sporean: Go toilet. Cannot tahan oreddy.
When entertaining...
Britons: Please make yourself right at home
Sporean: Dun shy leh!
When doubting someone...
Britons: I dun recall u giving me the money.
Sporean: Where got?/Sure or not?
When declining an offer...
Britons: I'd prefer not to do that if u dun mind.
Sporean: Do'waaaaaan
When deciding on a plan of action...
Britons: Wat do u propose we do now that the movie's sold out and all the restaurants are closed?
Sporean: So how? Go where?
When disagreeing a topic of conversation...
Britons: Err... Tom, i have to stop u there. I understand where u 're coming from, but i really have to disagree with wat u said abt the policy.
Sporean: Talk cock la, you!
When asking someone to lower their voice...
Britons: Excuse me, but could u pls lower ur voice, i'm trying to concentrate over here.
Sporean: Eh, Tiam can or not?
When asking someone if he knows u...
Britons: Excuse me, but i noticed u staring at me for some time. Do i know u?
Sporean: See wat?
Haha :) all familiar sounds and phrases I hear...miss Singapore :P
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