I have to say I don't agree with the respondents in the North Texas area -- definitely not as 80-100% calling Pepsi, Orange Slice, et c. Coke. I believe i would have noticed this if it were actually that bad with the misidentification.
I've alternated between soda and soft drink, but am usually more specific and not generic (ie Coke is Coke, Squirt is Squirt, Dr Pepper is Dr Pepper, et c).
I'm pretty sure I'd notice, as it's a pet peeve of mine when I encounter the phenomenon of calling non-Coke soft drinks Coke (so your Lexus is a Chevy, right?)...
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Date: 2004-06-01 06:21 am (UTC)I've alternated between soda and soft drink, but am usually more specific and not generic (ie Coke is Coke, Squirt is Squirt, Dr Pepper is Dr Pepper, et c).
I'm pretty sure I'd notice, as it's a pet peeve of mine when I encounter the phenomenon of calling non-Coke soft drinks Coke (so your Lexus is a Chevy, right?)...
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