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schnook timeout - Episode 3 ____________________________________________________ Singaporeans are an efficient bunch of people. We are very good and condensing our stuff. We have the CMPB, PSA, SIA, BMT, LMAO, GEMS, CORS and all other initials to replace long names.
Today we shall look at how good Singaporeans are condensing sentences and using verbal shorthands. WHEN RETURNING A PAGE..... INSTEAD OF "Hello, this is Joe, did anyone page for me? SINGAPOREANS simply call up and demand "hello, who page?!" WHEN DOUBTING SOMEONE..... INSTEAD OF "I really don't recall you giving me the money." SINGAPOREANS simply spread their hands and say "Where got?" WHEN DECLINING AN OFFER INSTEAD OF "I'd prefer not to do that if you don't mind.." SINGAPOREANS simply frown and say "Doe waaan" (don't want) WHEN DECIDING ON A PLAN OF ACTION.... INSTEAD OF "What do you propose we do now that the movies are sold out?" SINGAPOREANS simply look blur and say "So how?" WHEN ENTERTAINING..... INSTEAD OF "Please make yourselves at home." SINGAPOREANS simply steer people towards the food and say "Mai keh ki leh." WHEN ASKING FOR PERMISSION..... INSTEAD OF "Excuse me, but would it be possible for me to take this chair?" SINGAPOREANS simply point at the chair and say "Can or not?!" WHEN SOMEONE OFFERS TO PAY.... INSTEAD OF "Hey, put your wallet away, the drinks's on me." SINGAPOREANS simply give a frowned smile and say "Nonid..." (no need) WHEN SOMEONE IS IN YOUR WAY.... INSTEAD OF "Excuse me, I'd like to get by, would you please move a little aside?" SINGAPOREANS simply look down and say "SKIUS!!" (taken from morethanfun.com) |
