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British English vs. Singaporean English

November 3rd, 2009 Bryan Chung

Received this e-mail from Yong Tsi. Blogging it just for laugh. :D

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Who says our English is kanasai? Just read below – Ours is simple, short, concise, straight-to-the-point, effective etc.

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.

Singaporeans: No stock.

RETURNING A CALL
Britons: Hello, this is John Smith. Did anyone call for me a few moments ago?

Singaporean: Hello, you call me ah?

ASKING SOMEONE TO MAKE WAY
Britons: Excuse me, I would like to get by. Would you please make way?

Singaporeans: S-kew me.

WHEN SOMEONE OFFERS TO PAY
Britons: Hey! Put your wallet away, this drink is on me.

Singaporean: Donid lah.

WHEN ASKING FOR PERMISSION
Britons: Excuse me, but do you think it would be possible for me to enter through this door?

Singaporeans: (pointing at the door) Can anot?

WHEN ENTERTAINING
Britons: Please make yourself right at home.

Singaporeans: Anyhow sit can liao.

WHEN DOUBTING SOMEONE
Britons: I don’t recall you giving me the money.

Singaporeans: Where got? / Got meh?

WHEN DECLINING AN OFFER
Britons: I would prefer not to do that, if you don’t mind.

Singaporeans: Don’t want lah.

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.

Singaporeans: Siao!(crazy)

WHEN ASKING SOMEONE TO LOWER THEIR VOICE
Britons: Excuse me, but could you please lower your voice? I’m trying to concentrate over here.

Singaporeans: Shut up lah!

WHEN ASKING SOMEONE IF HE/SHE KNOWS YOU
Britons: Excuse me, but I noticed you staring at me for sometime. Do I know you?

Singaporeans: Le kua si mi?!(see wad see)(hokkien)

WHEN ASSESSING A TIGHT SITUATION
Britons: We seem to be in a bit of a predicament at the moment…

Singaporeans: Die, how?

WHEN TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT HAD HAPPENED
Britons: Will someone tell me what has just happened?

Singaporeans: Eh zhor mor?(wad La) (chinese)

WHEN SOMEONE DID SOMETHING WRONG
Britons: This isn’t the way to do it. Here, let me show you.

Singaporeans: Aiyo not lidat one!

WHEN ONE IS ANGRY
Britons: Would you mind not disturbing me?

Singaporeans: Go away la!

So which would you prefer? Wahahahaha! :D

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Leona Lewis – Run (Guitar Cover)

November 2nd, 2009 Bryan Chung

I am so addicted to Leona Lewis – Run. Yes I know is a very old song but only recently I like it very much. This even though Louis recommended me the song long time ago. Probably in the past month I have listened to this song 1000 times? :) Below is a video I took with my webcam while playing this song on the guitar. Just a beginner player here so pardon me if not well played.

I’ll sing it one last time for you
Then we really have to go
You’ve been the only thing that’s right
In all I’ve done

And I can barely look at you
But every single time I do
I know we’ll make it anywhere
Away from here

Light up, light up
As if you have a choice
Even if you cannot hear my voice
I’ll be right beside you dear

Louder louder
And we’ll run for our lives
I can hardly speak I understand
Why you can’t raise your voice to say

To think I might not see those eyes
Makes it so hard not to cry
And as we say our long goodbye
I nearly do

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Happy Halloween 2009!

October 31st, 2009 Bryan Chung

Although is not a festival that I like or celebrate, but still…

“Happy Halloween (fluff)Friends-Style!“

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Restaurant City – Christ Cafe v2

October 30th, 2009 Bryan Chung

I have made some changes to my Christ Cafe in Restaurant. This after the suggestions I received in PlayFish Forum.

  • Removed the water section at the right of restaurant to make the “Cross” more obvious.
  • Redecorated the entrance area to make it more grand hence,
  • Shifting all the arcades machines to the right of the restaurant (replacing the old water section).
  • Replaced all black tables and chairs to all white tables and chairs.
  • Removed fish tanks in the center along the “bridges” to not destroy the “Cross” that much.

As for the exterior of the restaurant, I have made a lot of changes. In fact, almost everything is changed from the old castle looking style to the more white grand style. This is to give a blend with the interior of my restaurant that apparently I changed it to lots of white to give the heavenly impression.

If there is something I do not like, it will be the placement of the arcades machines. Although it seems best I do not put them, but it is necessary for me to have them in the restaurant for rating purposes. So unless someone can give me new and better suggestions, I can reconsider the placement of the arcades machines again! And if you want to see and compare with my first Christ Cafe version, click here.

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SuperDog hot-dogs shrinked!

October 28th, 2009 Bryan Chung

Last night, together with Jinq-Yi and Louis, we ate dinner at SuperDog in White Sands Shopping Centre. That was before Jinq-Yi sent her good friend off to Australia at the airport. After Louis and I finished our intensive gym session, we drove to the airport. Fetched her and went to White Sands. I thought of simply eating at the airport since it was getting late. But she suggested eating at SuperDog. She insisted on giving me a treat which of course I had to reject. It was probably my second time eating at SuperDog. For if I remember correctly, few years ago when VivoCity first opened, I ate at that branch with my parents. But according to Louis and Jinq-Yi, the size of the hot-dogs shrinked!

I was so not full from just eating one hot-dog that I decided to eat another. Initially Jinq-Yi did not order any food for herself. So I insisted that if she wanted to treat me, she has to eat too. We agreed to share the hot-dog half each. End up she only took two small bites and I had to eat the rest! We chatted a lot through the dinner. Too bad it was getting late and the shops were closing. So I drove her home after that, followed by Louis and I went home.

Our one and only group photo we took.

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