it's all about english and singlish ~~!

my lecture was saying in fact singlish is more effective than english
there it goes and proven!

when asking someone if he/she knows you...

Britains: excuse me, but i noticed you staring at me for some time. do i know you?
S'poreans: see what see!!!? BUAY SONG AH

when asking someone to lower their voice...

Britains: excuse me, but could you please lower your voice, im trying to concentrate over here.
S'poreans: EH, Tiam Tiam leh!

when doubting someone...

Britains: i don't recall you giving me money.
S'poreans: Got meh~~!

when asking to be excused..

Britains: if you would excuse me for a moment, i have o go to the ladies. carry on w/o me, it would only take a moment.
S'poreans: go toilet, BUAY tahan ahhh..!

when someone offer to pay...

Britains: hey put your wallet away, this drink is on me.
S'poreans: no need la...!

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 to get by. would you please make way?
S'poreans: lai, siam! siam hor~~!

lengthy english sentence, in singlish we use just tht few words
thts it
i understand what u mean and u know what i meant
can liao.. ~

(Pic from 'my paper')

read tis to urself, to prove u're a S'porean