Soda ..... or Pop?
Created | Updated Jan 26, 2006
It should be noted to any and all interstellar, or not so far-away-from-home, travelers that when asking a shop keeper or waitor for a carbonated sugary beverage that the term "Soda" (so'-duh) should be used in all regions of Earth. If you find yourself in the central plains (Mid-West) area of the United States go ahead and play with the term "Pop" if you wish. (Mid-Westerners are a quirky lot that tend to name things after the sounds they make.) But, be very careful not to get too accustomed to using it, as asking for a "Pop" anywhere else in the world is unlikely to result in the delivery of a Soda or anything remotely like it and could in fact get you a sore eye.
It should also be noted that Soda sweetness varies greatly across this little planet of ours. When in London, England, U.K. recently, I noticed that there was just something slightly differant about the Coka Cola over there. I couldn't quite put my finger on just what the difference was until I got back to the States. The first Coke that I had after stepping off the plane back home tasted like syrup when compared to the stuff in England. I like theirs better.
So long for now. Enjoy your stay! Oh, and uhhh ....... DON'T PANIC !!
Bill
It should also be noted that Soda sweetness varies greatly across this little planet of ours. When in London, England, U.K. recently, I noticed that there was just something slightly differant about the Coka Cola over there. I couldn't quite put my finger on just what the difference was until I got back to the States. The first Coke that I had after stepping off the plane back home tasted like syrup when compared to the stuff in England. I like theirs better.
So long for now. Enjoy your stay! Oh, and uhhh ....... DON'T PANIC !!
Bill
