Why Singlish is better....

mXm

<P><FONT face=Verdana>Use Singlish. It's so much cheaper, shorter, faster. Why do we insist on using the Queen's English, when Singlish is so much more economical and effective? Compare and see!

<FONT color=#0000ff>When going shopping...</FONT>

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!

<FONT color=#0000ff>When returning a call...</FONT>


Britons : Hello, this is Mr Bean. Did anyone page for me a few moments ago?
S'poreans: Hello, who page?

<FONT color=#0000ff>When someone is in the way...</FONT>


Britons : Excuse me, I'd like to get by. Would you please make way?
S'poreans: Siam lai! or Siam, hor! or Skius!

<FONT color=#0000ff>When someone offers to pay...</FONT>


Britons : Hey, put your wallet away, this drink is on me.
S'poreans: no need lah.

<FONT color=#3300ff>When asking for permission...
</FONT>
</P>Britons : 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?

<FONT color=#0000ff>When asking to be excused...</FONT>

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.
S'poreans: Go toilet. Buay tahan ahh.....

<FONT color=#0033ff>When entertaining...</FONT>

Britons : Please make yourself right at home.
S'poreans: Don't shy shy lah..

<FONT color=#0000ff>When doubting someone...</FONT>

Britons : I don't recall you giving me the money.
S'poreans: Got meh?

<FONT color=#0000ff>When deciding on a plan of action...</FONT>

Britons : What do you propose we do now that the movie's sold out &amp; all the restaurants are closed?
S'poreans: So how?

<FONT color=#0000ff>When disagreeing on a topic of discussion...</FONT>

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 policy.
S'poreans: Talk cock lah you!

<FONT color=#0033ff>When asking someone to lower their voice...
</FONT>
Britons : Excuse me, but could you please lower your voice, I'm trying to concentrate over here.
S'poreans: Eh, tiam leh!

<FONT color=#0909f7>When asking someone if he/she knows you...
</FONT>
Britons : Excuse me, but I noticed you staring at me for some time. Do I know you?
S'poreans: See what see?
</FONT>

mXm

<P>Think I put it here is better.....</P><P>Just for fun.</P>[em01]

小鱼王子

<P>you are right, just for fun!</P>

LadyFirst

<P>singalish is only suitable for singaporean. It sounds very rude... </P><P>I used to teach some "ang moh". They told me that they would have a better understanding on Singalish after they learnt Chinese/Mandarin. haha... Anyway... It's for fun...</P>

轻舞飞鱼

Ya...it is only for fun.. and is restricted in s'p only....[em03]

黑魔鲤

I c

小鱼王子

you see...

小鱼王子

speak good english, be understood!

okaylah

Yes, 'Singlish' indeed sounds rude to a native's ears but it serves well one of the main functions of language use i.e. communication ... so it all depends on who uses it...

MonSapius

haha, so funny