Old habits hard to break ?
Jun 15th 2016, 4:47 pm
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Re: Old habits hard to break ?
Originally Posted by Teckelspass
When we previously lived in TX, I recall some people calling every type of soda "Coke," whether or not referring to Coca Cola. As in, when asked, "Do you want a Coke" it is perfectly acceptable to say, "Yes, I'd like a Sprite please." Completely confused me. Don't know if that usage is still common or even used across TX/South or regional?
Jun 15th 2016, 4:51 pm
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Re: Old habits hard to break ?
Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
When ordering Coke or Pepsi in NJ it was usually referred to as soda.
Jun 15th 2016, 6:36 pm
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Re: Old habits hard to break ?
Originally Posted by Teckelspass
When we previously lived in TX, I recall some people calling every type of soda "Coke," whether or not referring to Coca Cola. As in, when asked, "Do you want a Coke" it is perfectly acceptable to say, "Yes, I'd like a Sprite please." Completely confused me. Don't know if that usage is still common or even used across TX/South or regional?
Jun 19th 2016, 5:19 pm
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Re: Old habits hard to break ?
Originally Posted by Teckelspass
As it is here in California. I got a sense that the usage I was referring to was a TX or maybe Southern thing, but maybe others can confirm. Have never heard it here.
Jun 20th 2016, 6:24 pm
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Re: Old habits hard to break ?
I find it hard to stop picking my nose when sitting at traffic lights for more than 3 minutes.
Jun 20th 2016, 6:42 pm
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Re: Old habits hard to break ?
Originally Posted by mrken30
I find it hard to stop picking my nose when sitting at traffic lights for more than 3 minutes.
Jun 21st 2016, 2:03 am
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Re: Old habits hard to break ?
Originally Posted by BubbleChog
This is quite common here in ATL, but then we're home of Coca-Cola so that might have a bearing
here are some stats Pop vs. Soda Stats
