British english vs Singapore english
One may conclude that singapores ebglish is Kanasai , but actually , its simple , short , concise, straight to the point, effective etc...
When gining customers bad news
British:I am sorry sir , it seems that we do not have the sweater in your size.
Singapore:Bo stock .
When returning a call
British:Hello this is Smith here , did anyone call me a few minutes ago ?
Singapore:hello, you call me ar ?
Asking someone to make way
British:Excuse me , i would like to get by , can you make way please
Singapore:Siam leh....
When someone is staring at you
British:What isit are you staring at boy ?
Singapore:Kua simi kua
When someone is noisy.
British:Stop talking so loudly here.
Singapore:Diam la Kaopei
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