English....
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The English did invent the English Language, but they cannot use it effectively when communicating their intentions. Just compare these few common phrases that S'poreans and Britons use to say the same thing:
When all has been sold out...
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.
S'poreans: No Stock!
Returning a Call...
Britons: Hello, this is John Travolta. Did anyone page for me a few moments ago?
S'poreans: Hello, who page? or Siang Ka Pager?
When someone is in the way...
Britons: Excuse me, I'd like to get by. Would you please make way?
Singaporeans: Lai, siam! or Siam ji bi! or S'kius!(excuse)
When someone offers to pay...
Britons: Hey, put your wallet away, this drink is on me.
Singaporeans: No need.
When asking for permission...
Britons: Excuse me, but do you think it would be possible for me to enter through this door?
Singaporeans: (while pointing at door) Can or Not?
When asking to be excused...
Britons: 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.
Singaporeans: Le tan, Wa ke pang jio! (wait while I visit the washroom) or Wah, buay ta han, ai choot liao! (cannot stand it anymore, have to relief myself)
When entertaining...
Britons: Please make yourself right at home.
Singaporeans: Don't shy, leh!
When doubting someone...
Britons: I don't recall you giving me the money.
Singaporeans: Where got?
When declining an offer...
Britons: I'd prefer no to do that, if you don't mind.
Singaporeans: Dowan, lah. (don't want)
When deciding on a plan of action...
Britons: What do you propose we do now that the movie's sold out and all the restaurants are closed?
Singaporeans: Then how?
When 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.
Singaporeans: Le siow, ah? (are you crazy?)
When asking someone to lower their voice...
Britons: Excuse me, but could you please lower your voice, I'm trying to concentrate over here.
Singaporeans: Mai kao beh, kao bu!
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?
Singaporeans: Kua si mi? (What are you looking at)
At the sports arena...
Briton: I say old chap, this really isn't cricket. The umpire's really hard on him today.
S'porean: Leflea (referee) KAYU!
When asking girls...
Briton: Would you go out with me?
S'porean: Ai gia steady mai? (Be my girlfriend)
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that's true.........hahahaOriginally posted by Parka: To the point. 
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Singaporeans are efficient, even in speech.
Eg.
Briton : Now let's go to the cafeteria for some tea, shall we?
S'porean : Kopi. Canteen. Kia (meaning go). -
Yup! I always like to say "Brader, kia, Jia" (Lunch Time)Originally posted by xavier1979:Singaporeans are efficient, even in speech.
Eg.
Briton : Now let's go to the cafeteria for some tea, shall we?
S'porean : Kopi. Canteen. Kia (meaning go). -
let's do some add-ons of our own:
When encounter a rude remark...
Britons: Hey! That's very rude of you. I demand a apology!
S'poreans: Li Si Bey Tio Sibo?
When you are being stared at...
Britons: I can't help noticing that you have been looking at my direction. May I know what's the matter?
S'poreans: Stare. Stare Li Buay Si! -
HAHAHAHA.....................Originally posted by www:let's do some add-ons of our own:
When encounter a rude remark...
Britons: Hey! That's very rude of you. I demand a apology!
S'poreans: Li Si Bey Tio Sibo?
When you are being stared at...
Britons: I can't help noticing that you have been looking at my direction. May I know what's the matter?
S'poreans: Stare. Stare Li Buay Si! -
When you are being stared at...Originally posted by www:let's do some add-ons of our own:
When encounter a rude remark...
Britons: Hey! That's very rude of you. I demand a apology!
S'poreans: Li Si Bey Tio Sibo?
When you are being stared at...
Britons: I can't help noticing that you have been looking at my direction. May I know what's the matter?
S'poreans: Stare. Stare Li Buay Si!
Britons: I can't help noticing that you have been looking at my direction. May I know what's the matter?
S'poreans: Stare. Stare Li Buay Si! \ Stare Meh??? Not Kua Li Buey Si ah? 
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please look at my SIGGY~~~Originally posted by M©+square:When you are being stared at...
Britons: I can't help noticing that you have been looking at my direction. May I know what's the matter?
S'poreans: Stare. Stare Li Buay Si! \ Stare Meh??? Not Kua Li Buey Si ah? -
wats libuaysi?
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ermmm, it's in hokkien, means something like Ni Bu Si in chinese....direct translation............Originally posted by Master -_-:wats libuaysi? -
hahaha. siong li buey si also can.Originally posted by M©+square:When you are being stared at...
Britons: I can't help noticing that you have been looking at my direction. May I know what's the matter?
S'poreans: Stare. Stare Li Buay Si! \ Stare Meh??? Not Kua Li Buey Si ah? -
Originally posted by www:
since when Ali wear bra bra?
hahaha. [b]siong li buey si also can. [/b]
look at www's siggy on the left...Ali Bra Bra...hahahhah
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English: Let's have sex or let's make love
sg: lai bang bang leh...
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i am a gentleman
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