Just see below - Ours is simple, short, concise, straight-to-point, effective etc..
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WHEN GIVING A CUSTOMER BAD NEWS
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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.
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RETURNING A CALL
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Britons : Hello, this is John Smith. Did anyone page for me a few moments ago?
Malaysians : Hello, who page?
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ASKING SOMEONE TO MAKE WAY
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Britons : Excuse me, I'd like to get by. Would you please make way?
Malaysians : S-kew me..
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WHEN SOMEONE OFFERS TO PAY
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Britons : Hey, put your wallet away, this drink is on me.
Malaysians : No-need-lah.
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WHEN ASKING FOR PERMISSION
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Britons : Excuse me, but do you think it would be possible for me to enter through this door?
Malaysians : (pointing the door) Can arrr..?
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WHEN ENTERTAINING
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Britons : Please make yourself right at home.
Malaysians : Don't be shy-lah!
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WHEN DOUBTING SOMEONE
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Britons : I don't recall you giving me the money.
Malaysians : Where got?
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WHEN DECLINING AN OFFER
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Britons : I'd prefer not to do that, if you don’t mind.
Malaysians : Don't want-lah..
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IN DISAGREEING ON A TOPIC OF DISCUSSION
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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?
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WHEN ASKING SOMEONE TO LOWER THEIR VOICE
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Britons : Excuse me, but could you please lower your voice, I'm trying to concentrate over here.
Malaysians : Shut up-lah!
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WHEN ASKING SOMEONE IF HE/SHE KNOWS YOU
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Britons : Excuse me, but I noticed you staring at me for some time..Do I know you?
Malaysians : See what, see what..?
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WHEN ASSESSING A TIGHT SITUATION
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Britons : We seem to be in a bit of a predicament at the moment.
Malaysians : Die-lah..!!
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WHEN TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT HAD HAPPENED
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Britons : Will someone tell me what has just happened?
Malaysians : Wat happen? Why like that..?
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WHEN SOMEONE DID SOMETHING WRONG
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Britons : This isn't the way to do it here, let me show you.
Malaysians : Like that also don't know how to do! Aiyoo!!
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WHEN ONE IS ANGRY
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Britons : Would you mind not disturbing me?
Malaysians : Celaka U!!!
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