1)
When lift door opens...
Aus:
The one nearest will
automatically hold the
button for the rest to
go in first, then he
go is last.
SG: The people behind will squeeze from behind
to
get to the front,
shoving and pushing
to block those exiting.
2) While
waiting in line to pay at cashier...
Aus:
Those in front with many
groceries will let you
to pay first, if you
got only few items to
pay.
SG: Hope la... Wait in line for your turn. So
what if you only
queueing to pay
for 1 drink can. I got a whole
trolley of
groceries! Tan
la.....
3) If you pushing a pram at a
busy mall...
Aus:
People will give way to you to
get through the crowd.
SG: People will ignore your pram and
squeeze through.
If your pram hit
their leg, they will
turn around and give you a CB look.
4) While trying to find a lot at
a busy carpark...
Aus:
They will let you park first if
you got children in
car, especially if
you got prams.
SG: Nabeh.... I come first hor. Got kids, so
what? wait
la, why cannot wait is it???
5) Driving along
the road, trying to change lanes..
Aus:
the moment you signal, they will
slow down for
you.
SG:
The moment you signal, they will
go faster beside to
block your lane.
6) When calling
a helpline...
Aus:
"Thank you for calling Austar,
your call is important to us, and we
will attend to you as soon as
possible. Pls hold."and then, 5 secs, someone
answers..... " Sorry for
holding, this is Ann, howmay I assist you?"
SG:
" Our system is not getting a
response from the subscriber's mobile
phone. Pls try again
later"...... enagaged tone.. Or else, it is "All our
operators are busy at the
moment, pls continue tohold and your call will be
answered in the next available
order." After 10minutes.... still same msg.
Hang up lor.
7) At
Macdonalds...
Aus:
" G' Day, may I have your order,
sir?....would
that be all?...thank
you
and you have a nice day. I am
glad to be of serviceto you today. Ta.."
SG:
Eating here, or take away?????
that will be $11.70. Next pls.....
8) When u bought a dress and
realized wrong size. You return to
exchange..
Aus:
We gladly offer a full refund
with no question asked.
SG:
Sorry, Goods sold are not
refundable!!!
9) When u call up a service
company to complain about their
service...
Aus:
We appreciate your
feedback and our company hereby offers you a $50
voucher for your next purchase.
Thank you.
SG:
We will be following up on the
complain and will get back to you
soonest..... After months, die
of natural death.
Pretend nothing
happened.
10) Your handphone is damaged and
you go to a service
center...
Aus:
We will be glad to lend you a
spare while your phone is being repaired.
If it cannot be repaired, we
will gladly replace youwith a new phone.
SG:
Your phone will take about 3-4
weeks for re pair. Meantime, you have no
phone, but we will call you when
its ready..
How to
call me when I have
no hp???? funny
right?
