SINGLISH VS ENGISH

Received the email below from an ex-colleague...gosh...what a culture we had developed in the 39 years of independence...uniquely Singapore indeed.. Happy Birthday Singapore! :P

SINGLISH VS ENGISH

-Use Singlish, it's so much economical n effective - Compare n See

When Going Shopping

-Britains: I'm sorry sir but we don seem 2 haf the sweater u want in ur size, but if u gif me a moment, i can call the other outlets 4 u.

-S'poreans: No Stock!

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 2 get by. Would u please make way?

S'poreans: Lai, siam! or Siam hor! or Skius!(excuse)

When someone offers to pay

Britains: Hey, put ur wallet away, this drink's on me.

S'poreans: no need lah!

When asking for permission

Britains: Excuse me, but do u think it would be possible 4 me 2 enter through this door?

S'poreans: (While pointing at the door) Can pass or not?

When asking to be excused

Britains: If u would excuse me 4 a moment, i have 2 go 2 the gents/ladies. Carry on without me, it would onli take a moment

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

When doubting someone

Britains: I don't recall u giving me the money.

S'poreans: Got meh?

When disagreeing on a topic of discussion

British: Err. Tom, i have 2 stop u there. I understand where u r coming from but i really have 2 disagree wif wat u said about the policy

S'poreans: Talk cock lah u!

When asking someone to lower thei voice...

Britains: Excuse me, but could u lower ur voice, i'm trying 2 concentrate over here.

S'poreans: Eh, Tiam leh!

When asking someone if he or she knows you

Britains: Excuse me, but i noticed u staring at me 4 some time. Do i noe u?

S'poreans: See wat see?! Buay Song ah!