Singaporean prefer to use short and easy to understand sentences that is 3 words instead of 10 and not make people confused.
* WHEN SOMETHING IS OUT OF STOCK....
British: 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 lah!
* RETURNING A CALL...
British: Hello, this is Stephen Regal. Did anyone page for me a few moments ago?
Singaporean: Hallo, who page me?
* ASKING SOMEONE TO MAKE WAY...
British: Excuse me; I'd like to get by. Would you please make way?
Singaporean: S-kews!
* WHEN SOMEONE OFFERS TO PAY...
British: Hey, put your wallet away, this drink is on me.
Singaporean: No-nid.
* WHEN ASKING FOR PERMISSION...
British: Excuse me, but do you think it would be possible for me to enter through this door?
Singaporean: (while pointing at door) Can or cannot?
* WHEN ASKING TO BE EXCUSED...
British: 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: Go Toy lert ah?
* WHEN ENTERTAINING...
British: Please make yourself right at home.
Singaporean: Don't be shy, ah!
* WHEN DOUBTING SOMEONE...
British: I don't recall you giving me the money.
Singaporean: Where got?
* WHEN DECLINING AN OFFER...
British: I'd prefer not to do that, if you don't mind.
Singaporean: Doe-waaaan lah!
* WHEN DECIDING ON A PLAN OF ACTION...
British: What do you propose we do now that the ovies sold out and all the restaurants are closed?
Singaporean: So how ah?
* IN DISAGREEING ON A TOPIC OF DISCUSSION
British: Excuse me 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...
British: Excuse me, but could you please lower your voice, I'm trying to concentrate over here.
Singaporean: Shaddap lah!
* WHEN ASKING SOMEONE IF HE/SHE KNOWS YOU...
British: Excuse me, but I noticed you staring at me for sometime. May I asked if I do know you?
Singaporean: See what? Never see before ah?
