English vs Singlish

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Singlish vs English
· When going shopping...
· Britains : 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＊poreans: No Stock!
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Singlish vs English
· When returning a call...
· Britains : Hello, this is Mr Bean. Did anyone page me a few moments ago?
· S＊poreans: Hello, who page?
· When someone is in the way....
· Britains : Excuse me, I＊d like to get by. Would you please make way?
· S＊poreans: Lai, siam! Or Siam, hor! Or Skius!
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Singlish vs English
· When someone offers to pay...
· Britains : Hey, put your wallet away, this drink is on me.
· S＊poreans: no need lah
· When asking for permission...
· Britains : Excuse me, but do you think it would be possible for me to enter through this door?
· S＊poreans: (while pointing at door) Can pass or Not?
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Singlish vs English
· When asking to be excused...
· Britains : If you would excuse me for a moment, I have to go to the gents/ladies. Carry on without me, it would only take a moment.
· S＊poreans: Go toilet. Buay tahan ahh.....


Singlish vs English
· When doubting someone...
· Britains : I don＊t recall you giving me the money.
· S＊poreans: Got meh?

Singlish vs English
· When disagreeing on a topic of discussion...
· Britains : 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 policy.
· S＊poreans: Talk cock lah you!

Singlish vs English
· When asking someone to lower their voice...
· Britains : Excuse me, but could you please lower your voice, I＊m trying to concentrate over here.
· S＊poreans: Eh, Tiam leh!

Singlish vs English
· When asking someone if he/she knows you...
· Britains : Excuse me, but I noticed you staring at me for some time. Do I know you?
· S＊poreans: See what see?! BUAY SONG AH