I sent an instant message to a colleague

Me: Makcik!

Her: Hoooiiii..

Her: Respect gal..

She’s a 30+ year old single lady. I didnt mean anything harm. That’s just how sometimes we call each other. And.. I’ve always treated her like someone my age. Kenapa makan cili rasa pedas ya? Chill lah. Makcik doesnt mean I think you’re old. It’s only natural. Hmm.. racial differences. Cultural Diversity in everything you do… I should have think before I called her Makcik jugak lah.. ahhh.. btw, is Hooiii acceptable? Some people would view that as rude jugak per..

And it rings a bell…