Who says our English is teruk.? Just see below - Ours is simple, short, concise, straight-to-point, effective etc........
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> 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.
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> RETURNING A CALL
> Britons: Hello, this is John Smith. Did anyone page for me a few moments ago?
> Asian : Hello, who page?
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> ASKING SOMEONE TO MAKE WAY .
> Britons: Excuse me, I'd like to get by. Would you please make way?
> Asian : S-kew me
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> WHEN SOMEONE OFFERS TO PAY
> Britons: Hey, put your wallet away, this drink is on me.
> Asian : No-need, lah.
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> 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?
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> WHEN ENTERTAINING
> Britons: Please make yourself right at home.
> Asian : Don't be shy, lah!
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> WHEN DOUBTING SOMEONE
> Britons: I don't recall you giving me the money.
> Asian : Where got?
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> WHEN DECLINING AN OFFER
> Britons: I'd prefer not to do that, if you don't mind.
> Asian : Don't want la...
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> 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?
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> 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!
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> 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?
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> WHEN ASSESSING A TIGHT SITUATION.
> Britons: We seem to be in a bit of a predicament at the moment.
> Asian : Die-lah!!
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> WHEN TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT HAD HAPPENED
> Britons: Will someone tell me what has just happened?
> Asian : Wat happen Why like that....
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> 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!!!!
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> WHEN ONE IS ANGRY
> Britons: Would you mind not disturbing me
> Asian : Celaka u
more like rude boy vs gentleman
we practise KISS
Keep It Short and Succinct