To ride a horse, you are required to have equipment like the English saddles, riding boots, riding helmets, riding breeches, etc. This means making necessary preparation to get yourself ready. Just like when we want to converse with other people, we need to polish your communication skills and languages.
My new job sometimes requires me to make and receive phone calls. Actually, I have phobia talking over the phone to anonymous. I’m trying to overcome this slowly (no choice if I want to secure my job). What I most afraid of, is to speak in Malay (our national language, but I’m really poor in this language!). Most of the time, I’ll avoid speaking Malay and use English instead. Well, sometimes Manglish, depending on the scenario.
What on earth is Manglish? It’s Malaysian English, with very typical Malaysian style, for instance with all the not-so-meaningful-yet-sounds-natural-phrase like “lah”, “lor”, “ah”. Not only verbally but sometimes literally. I’m working in the warranty department, so every day I will receive malfunction products for warranty claims. Most of the time, the salesperson or technician will write a short note to indicate the problems.
Check this out and you know what I mean.
Okay..tell me is this Manglish? “LCD look like blur blur” sounds really Chinese. (LCD 看起来蒙蒙)
Maybe you still can get what the previous note means. But check this out, it’s my favorite!
What on earth is “Software Sot“? For non-Manglish speaker, you may not know what that means. If you do, you probably is a typical Malaysian. ROFL. “Sot” is actually a Cantonese word, means: crazy, abnormal.
I also received a joke in my inbox and I thought I would like to share with all of you. Here it goes:
British English vs Malaysian English
Who says our English is LOUSY? Just see below - Ours is simple, short, concise, straight-to-point, effective etc……… hahaha.. is true oh~!!!
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.
- Malaysians: No Stock.
RETURNING A CALL
- Britons: Hello, this is John Smith. Did anyone page for me a few moments ago?
- Malaysians: Hello, who page?
ASKING SOMEONE TO MAKE WAY
- Britons: Excuse me, I’d like to get by. Would you please make way?
- Malaysians: S-kew me
WHEN SOMEONE OFFERS TO PAY
- Britons: Hey, put your wallet away, this drink is on me.
- Malaysians: No-need, lah.
WHEN ASKING FOR PERMISSION
- Britons: Excuse me, but do you think it would be possible for me to enter through this door?
- Malaysians: (pointing the door) can ar?
WHEN ENTERTAINING
- Britons: Please make yourself right at home.
- Malaysians: Don’t be shy, lah!
WHEN DOUBTING SOMEONE
- Britons: I don’t recall you giving me the money.
- Malaysians: Where got?
WHEN DECLINING AN OFFER
- Britons: I’d prefer not to do that, if you don’t mind.
- Malaysians: Don’t want la…
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.
- Malaysians: You mad, ah?
WHEN ASKING SOMEONE TO LOWER THEIR VOICE.
- Britons: Excuse me, but could you please ! lower your voice, I’m trying to concentrate over here.
- Malaysians: Shut up lah!
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?
- Malaysians: See what, see what?
WHEN ASSESSING A TIGHT SITUATION.
- Britons: We seem to be in a bit of a predicament at the moment.
- Malaysians: Die-lah!!
WHEN TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT HAD HAPPENED
- Britons: Will someone tell me what has just happened?
- Malaysians: Wat happen Why like that….
WHEN SOME ONE DID SOMETHING WRONG
- Britons: This isn’t the way to do it here let me show you,
- Malaysians: like that also don’t know how to do!!!!
WHEN ONE IS ANGRY
- Britons: Would you mind not disturbing me?
- Malaysians: Sorry !?
– end of joke –
Did you laugh? I suppose most malaysian will laugh. LOL
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August 16th, 2008 at 1:37 pm
wahahahahahahhahaha this made my day~~
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August 16th, 2008 at 6:15 pm
Hello, sorry this has nothing to do with your post but i couldn’t figure out a way to contact you. i was just wondering what is the name of the turtle in the pics at the top of your page. I’ve got one of them and i think they’re soooo adorable!
August 16th, 2008 at 7:00 pm
@Orange,
I’m glad it made your day ^_^
@Tee,
Hi Tee. It’s ok. You can always contact me by using the contact form. The turtle’s name is Kuma-Kuma. I’m so in love with Kuma-Kuma.
August 16th, 2008 at 10:06 pm
Quite true also..lols
Cherry’s last blog post..I don’t want!
August 17th, 2008 at 9:57 am
how about “don’t Play play” …
is this singish
August 17th, 2008 at 3:49 pm
lol! This is really funny… What are you dealing with?
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August 18th, 2008 at 9:59 am
WHEN ONE IS ANGRY…i thought typical Malaysian (KL in particular) would say “@!#$##@%$#” and point the universal language esp on the road.
of coz i din do that la. i so civilized
Alvin Lim’s last blog post..Lee Chong Wei lost in Olympic 2008…. pity him
August 18th, 2008 at 11:03 pm
Although I’m no Malaysian a very cute entry
August 19th, 2008 at 8:21 am
@Cherry,
And we use it almost everyday!!
@iCalvyn,
Hmm..yea if the source is from Phua Chu Kang.
@- c H i E n - ,
I’m working in a comp shop’s warranty department.
@Alvin Lim,
I will start cursing if someone doesn’t behave when driving and block my way. But won’t show that universal sign language. XP
@remblue,
haha..you think it’s cute? If you happen to come to Malaysia, get ready for more Manglish.
August 19th, 2008 at 1:36 pm
software sot? hahahaha .. that’s a good one.
August 19th, 2008 at 9:38 pm
hahaha.. this is so funny, especially software sot, i like it! so cute…
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August 20th, 2008 at 9:32 am
OMG lol Usually I proof read my entries before submitting but I guess I didn’t yesterday and my english is terrible >< I didn’t mean to say “I’m no Malaysian” what I meant to say is Although I don’t know about Manglish, I think it’s cute. I come off rude with my previous entry so I apologize if I offended anyone
August 20th, 2008 at 11:37 am
i prefer malaydianeselish……….
malay+indian+chinese+english…………….hahahahaa
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August 20th, 2008 at 11:48 am
@headsteadi,
Definitely. If it wasn’t in the office, I would have really laugh out loud.
@LeeChien,
Yea..that’s my favorite one.
@remblue,
No worries, buddy. I got what you mean and I don’t find it offensive at all. ^_^
@joshuan,
LOL. But we have less Indian citizen in Sarawak, so not really know about the Indian language.
August 21st, 2008 at 10:46 am
Haha, I’ve read that before but seriously I hope younger generations won’t repeat those mistakes that we make currently.
Well, this is who we are. The Malaysians are unique in the sense that they absorb essence from all other languages and form their own - Manglish! =)
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November 26th, 2008 at 7:35 pm
haha~~~it is funny..
first time leave msg..i’m from hong kong~
nice to meet you~~
and i know what the 2nd note talking about..hahaha~~~
November 27th, 2008 at 12:53 am
@ColourfulWorld,
This is one of the special characteristics of Malaysians
@Nikki,
Hi Nikki, welcome to my blog. Oh? You’re from HK? So you should have no problem understanding “sot”. haha. Nice to meet you too.