tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2337762849698854350.post3633001531468981434..comments2024-02-05T17:56:54.591+08:00Comments on The Ordinary Girl : To Lah or not to Lah.... The Ordinary Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18280128668066659803noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2337762849698854350.post-1503368865489836752016-07-02T10:37:44.910+08:002016-07-02T10:37:44.910+08:00Yes Malaysian use lots of Lah in our daily communi...Yes Malaysian use lots of Lah in our daily communication. Every sentence will possibly end with lah. Its our slang and signature. Sunshine Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06042433250182886344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2337762849698854350.post-39722847436650463572016-06-30T11:11:41.809+08:002016-06-30T11:11:41.809+08:00Thank you Pricilla for your very insightful and th...Thank you Pricilla for your very insightful and thoughtful comments. I know how tough it is sometimes to adjust but Malaysia has been kind to me. Not very friendly but never racist. I decided to blend into them as you said and do things they love, try their favourite foods and speak their language. I am blessed to have experienced all this as it has made me more tolerant and accepting of other peoples beliefs. The Ordinary Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18280128668066659803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2337762849698854350.post-11716967346501269722016-06-30T11:00:16.694+08:002016-06-30T11:00:16.694+08:00Welcome to SouthEast Asia!!
Colloquial English is ...Welcome to SouthEast Asia!!<br />Colloquial English is highly practice in this part of Asia, especially Malaysia and Singapore since we were once part of an European colony. The shortening or words and invention of expressive words were the innovation of early migrants trying to communicate with all the different races using the common language of our past colonial masters. <br /><br />It is something very unique and only because our forefathers of several different races were trying their best to understand each other, thus the invention from necessity.<br /><br />I love to travel around the world and live inside real neighbourhoods to learn and understand how people live. In USA it was the same too. Because I am yellow skin, people tend to be racist as most of them had a dislike towards Chinese. Only when I tried to break the ice and spoke their language ("perfect English and without any accent" - as they so said)and living the way they do, would then there be acceptance.<br /><br />Mostly it's the fear or unknown or the generalized/ mass media influence of hatred would make majority people close off to the minority. Sadly, it's the same everywhere. It takes time to integrate and settle in. Then after, enjoy all the diversity and the differentiation the country has to offer!<br /><br />Comparison always lead to a form of envy or appreciation of what we initially had at home. But choose appreciation everyday. Because you got to experienced it first hand rather than the rest of other people who don't. :)<br />Priscilla * Pingerrainhttp://www.pingerrain.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2337762849698854350.post-8206357815070002822016-06-30T09:11:15.840+08:002016-06-30T09:11:15.840+08:00Lee Rosales - Lah has no meaning... it is just an ...Lee Rosales - Lah has no meaning... it is just an expression. depends on how you use and pronounce it, it changes its meaning... a very interesting thing for any linguist to study in depth .. haha The Ordinary Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18280128668066659803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2337762849698854350.post-50358376025197439362016-06-30T08:33:29.134+08:002016-06-30T08:33:29.134+08:00I can totally relate to this post...Many of these ...I can totally relate to this post...Many of these things happen to me too when I moved out of my home country for the first time!! It is perfectly okay lah to go through this phase mah...Shubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13606449069893336905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2337762849698854350.post-71691765980079696212016-06-30T08:13:01.149+08:002016-06-30T08:13:01.149+08:00may i know whats the meaning of "Lah" i ...may i know whats the meaning of "Lah" i have seeing this word from Malaysians bloggers and fb post.<br />adapting to a new culture and never easy especially if you are from the different side fo the world but if you are both from an asian country or both western country it'll be easier for you and for othersLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11643336990514672028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2337762849698854350.post-43573358463774464962016-06-30T06:01:46.129+08:002016-06-30T06:01:46.129+08:00Moving from one place to another. I enjoy reading ...Moving from one place to another. I enjoy reading this though. From lah to lahMr Possiblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02902786994159955560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2337762849698854350.post-35300852595421058202016-06-30T05:12:16.230+08:002016-06-30T05:12:16.230+08:00Tiffany Yong - Hi neighbour ... I am from Pakistan...Tiffany Yong - Hi neighbour ... I am from Pakistan :) The Ordinary Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18280128668066659803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2337762849698854350.post-86615603570793717512016-06-30T00:03:07.663+08:002016-06-30T00:03:07.663+08:00Haha!!! Those words would definitely sound funny i...Haha!!! Those words would definitely sound funny in Hindi! Quite interesting to learn new languages and learn the variation of English across the world!!! Bhushavalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558027745101085778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2337762849698854350.post-84136126991431615042016-06-29T23:29:15.878+08:002016-06-29T23:29:15.878+08:00Nice article on your journey... But where were you...Nice article on your journey... But where were you from in the first place? I was trying to find it in the article but I couldn't find...from friendly neighbour next door... I mean, Singapore la...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14307810147855371820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2337762849698854350.post-7068963803612359302016-06-29T22:17:51.939+08:002016-06-29T22:17:51.939+08:00great to know that you've eventually settled i...great to know that you've eventually settled in well! i'm singaporean (just across the causeway!) and our colloquial English is very similar. but then again I will say "i borrow your..." or "lend me your...." borrow me sounds too off.... Mia Foohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09105914491242713863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2337762849698854350.post-77231447403290755142016-06-29T21:41:31.899+08:002016-06-29T21:41:31.899+08:00I remember when I also moved to Jakarta, Indonesia...I remember when I also moved to Jakarta, Indonesia, where I lived there for some time. At first it was all exciting but when the excitement fades and novelty becomes part of the daily grind, I started missing what I even didn't like back in Manila (where I lived for 20 years). Now, I'm glad to be home in Bacolod, where I grew up. I guess there's no place like home, really.Claire Algarmehttp://firsttimetravels.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2337762849698854350.post-11410858629379130662016-06-29T21:05:49.589+08:002016-06-29T21:05:49.589+08:00I think it does take time to adjust to a new place...I think it does take time to adjust to a new place. I like the quote worst have a different meaning in different countries and it's also a way to appreciate what you currently have.Franchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11228022440726808944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2337762849698854350.post-79146755288559049292016-06-29T20:12:40.384+08:002016-06-29T20:12:40.384+08:00I really really enjoyed reading this! I love that ...I really really enjoyed reading this! I love that such a small word can mean so much to a certain culture :)Jason P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06342932803786148675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2337762849698854350.post-92059627581425179772016-06-29T18:09:30.868+08:002016-06-29T18:09:30.868+08:00I'm sure I would feel the same way if that was...I'm sure I would feel the same way if that was me. Migrating to a different country is a huge adjustment especially if you're doing on your own. I'm glad everything is well now and that you're doing so much better than you used to. Elizabeth O.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2337762849698854350.post-21122367845979656822016-06-29T14:14:05.728+08:002016-06-29T14:14:05.728+08:00Transferring residennce from one place to another ...Transferring residennce from one place to another is like having a new world, in which it's up for you to understand - in slowe pace or quickly as you can. I can relate to your situation because I worked in another country wherein I had to adjust for everything; from language to food...to customs and traditions. Luckily, we experienced and we successfully accepted inside our hearts.FX777222999https://www.blogger.com/profile/03383996785915893632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2337762849698854350.post-73953157773429726802016-06-29T09:03:48.773+08:002016-06-29T09:03:48.773+08:00I have lived in Singapore for a year and I have al...I have lived in Singapore for a year and I have also grown accustomed to their accent there. Attaching lah to my sentences became normal and I also became used to hearing people. I think in no time, you will also adapt to it lah. :)Rochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01993808802566037151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2337762849698854350.post-40698565798535615042016-06-28T22:57:00.467+08:002016-06-28T22:57:00.467+08:00I always thought that Lah was a Singaporean expres...I always thought that Lah was a Singaporean expression only. I never thought that Malaysians also add the same syllable to their sentences. Moving is really a big challenge, congratulations for hurdling the tough beginning and succeeding well in your transition.Fred Saidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04151953569361308999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2337762849698854350.post-6725771735481679802016-05-26T08:57:54.220+08:002016-05-26T08:57:54.220+08:00Thanks Myda..but now all the blues are gone and I ...Thanks Myda..but now all the blues are gone and I am well settled :) <br /><br />Thanks for dropping by :) The Ordinary Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18280128668066659803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2337762849698854350.post-18932125121930764742016-05-26T07:37:34.205+08:002016-05-26T07:37:34.205+08:00Thanks Mehwesh for the detailed account of your e...Thanks Mehwesh for the detailed account of your experiences at Malaysia, Sad to hear that they are courteous but not Friendly unlike Pakistanis and the EID account is really saddening, people abroad usually have their Eid while Sleeping.Myda tahirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12042449625346897096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2337762849698854350.post-38718140056215385852016-05-23T14:09:39.010+08:002016-05-23T14:09:39.010+08:00Thank you Inez... I will also miss Malaysia terrib...Thank you Inez... I will also miss Malaysia terribly if I move to another place. (No plans though, but life is like that) Now I am almost a local and I love it :) The Ordinary Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18280128668066659803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2337762849698854350.post-25468819295829921962016-05-23T13:58:17.543+08:002016-05-23T13:58:17.543+08:00@girl Yes, I love to know about different cultures...@girl Yes, I love to know about different cultures and pick up all fun bits from it, haha! Yes.. the phases i think are inevitable but I enjoyed them really!<br /><br />@Khansa .. Thank you. It will be great .. we should meet too, whenever you come to Malaysia. I did a post on recommended places. Let me know if you need more information ... <3 <br /><br />http://diaryoftog.blogspot.sg/2015/11/travel-diary-your-trip-to-malaysia.htmlThe Ordinary Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18280128668066659803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2337762849698854350.post-77950901917912747242016-05-23T13:55:59.082+08:002016-05-23T13:55:59.082+08:00I've never made an international move but I mo...I've never made an international move but I moved to Hawaii from California for a couple of years and I can totally relate to all of these stages in the transition. Even the language/vocabulary! They say can/cannot (or no can), too. I had a hard time with the "bad grammar" at first but then I fell in love with it. In fact, I still use some of it and catch myself shortening sentences (I moved back to California. unfortunately). This really is a a great post, I can go on and on about all the things I relate to! Inezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09474115546910387711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2337762849698854350.post-13366376393192078622016-05-23T13:51:18.330+08:002016-05-23T13:51:18.330+08:00It was such a great read. I have never visited Mal...It was such a great read. I have never visited Malaysia and want to do so in the near future. It will be great to have your recommendations for places to see and stay that are at an affordable price range.Khansahttp://www.creativitywithkay.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2337762849698854350.post-62024178361966459602016-05-22T19:42:40.750+08:002016-05-22T19:42:40.750+08:00All I can say is: Welcome to Southeast Asia!
I c...All I can say is: Welcome to Southeast Asia! <br /><br />I come across many expats, be it for work or leisure. I know some who don't wish to localise at all and stick to what they're familiar with, and some want to sink their feet deep in my local culture. I enjoy interacting with the latter more. <br /><br />Sorry to hear about the not-so-good phase of your journey, but I guess it is inevitable. I'm glad you've settled in. <br /><br />It's great to see through a foreigner's eyes and have a better understanding. I myself have never relocated before. I enjoyed reading your post :)Girlhttp://girlintherapy.comnoreply@blogger.com