WHEN GIVING A CUSTOMER BAD NEWS 
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. 
Malaysians: No Stock. 
ASKING SOMEONE TO MAKE WAY. 
Britons: Excuse me, I'd like to get by. Would you please make way? 
Malaysians: S-kew me 
WHEN SOMEONE OFFERS TO PAY 
Britons: Hey, put your wallet away, this drink is on me.
Malaysians:No-need, lah.  
WHEN ASKING FOR PERMISSION 
Britons: Excuse me, but do you think it would be possible for me to enter through this door? 
Malaysians: (pointing the door) can ar? 
WHEN ENTERTAINING 
Britons: Please make yourself right at home. 
Malaysians: Don't be shy, lah!  
WHEN DOUBTING SOMEONE 
Britons: I don't recall you giving me the money. 
Malaysians: Where got?  
WHEN DECLINING AN OFFER 
Britons: I'd prefer not to do that, if you don't mind. 
Malaysians: Doe-waaaan!  
IN DISAGREEING ON A TOPIC OF DISCUSSION 
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 issue. 
Malaysians: You mad, ah?  
WHEN ASKING SOMEONE TO LOWER THEIR VOICE. 
Britons: Excuse me, but could you please ! lower your voice, I'm trying to concentrate over here. 
Malaysians: Shaddap lah!  
WHEN ASKING SOMEONE IF HE/SHE KNOWS YOU. 
Britons: Excuse me, but I noticed you staring at me for some time. Do I know you? 
Malaysians: See what, see what?  
WHEN ASSESSING A TIGHT SITUATION. 
Britons: We seem to be in a bit of a predicament at the moment. 
Malaysians: Die-lah!!  
WHEN TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT HAD HAPPENED 
Britons: Will someone tell me what has just happened? 
Malaysians: Wat happen Why lidat????ADUI!!! (jumping to conclusion)  
WHEN SOME ONE DID SOMETHING WRONG
Britons: This isn't the way to do it here let mne show you.
Malaysians:Hoi!!!u pig ar lidat also doe no how to do!!!! 
[adapted from forwarded email]