A real classic!! Our fantastic shortcuts in the use of the English language.....!!!
Really short and “sweet”....??


·	WHEN SOMETHING IS OUT OF STOCK.....

Briton : 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.
Singaporean : No Stock!


·	RETURNING A CALL.....

Briton : Hello, this is John Travolta.  Did anyone page for me a few  moments ago?
Singaporean : Har-low, who page?


·	ASKING SOMEONE TO MAKE WAY.....

Briton : Excuse me; I’d like to get by.  Would you please make way?
Singaporean : S-kews!


·	WHEN SOMEONE OFFERS TO PAY.....

Briton : Hey, put your wallet away, this drink is on me.
Singaporean : No-nid, no-nid.


·	WHEN ASKING FOR PERMISSION.....

Briton : Excuse me; but do you think it would be possible for me to enter through this door?
Singaporean : (While pointing at door) Can or not?


·	WHEN ASKING TO BE EXCUSED.....

Briton : If you 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.
Singaporean : Toy-lert, toy-lert.....


·	WHEN ENTERTAINING.....

Briton : Please make yourself right at home.
Singaporean : Don’t shy, ar!


·	WHEN DOUBTING SOMEONE.....

Briton : I don’t recall you giving me the money.
Singaporean : Where got?


·	WHEN DECLINING AN OFFER.....

Briton : I’d prefer not to do that, if you don’t mind.
Singaporean : Doe-waaaan.


·	WHEN DECIDING ON A PLAN OF ACTION.....

Briton : What do you propose we do now that the movies sold out and all the restaurants are closed?
Singaporean : So how?


·	IN DISAGREEING ON A TOPIC OF DISCUSSION

Briton : 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.....
Singaporean : You mad, ha?


·	WHEN ASKING SOMEONE TO LOWER THEIR VOICE.....

Briton : Excuse me, but could you please lower your voice, I’m to concentrate over here.
Singaporean : Oi, shaddap lah!


·	WHEN ASKING SOMEONE IF HE/SHE KNOWS YOU.....

Briton : Excuse me, but I noticed you staring at me for sometime. Do I know you?
Singaporean : See what, see?