Re: Dialect and register

Thomas R. Wier wrote:

> Anyone saying "soda" or "pop" is likewise immediately marked as an
> outsider -- the proper word being "coke", of course.
Are you saying that "coke" in your area is generic for any carbonated
drink, not just for cola? So, a fanta is a coke for example?

If someone asked for a soda I would be confused unless they had an
American accent. If someone asked for a pop I would have absolutely no
idea what they were talking about. If someone asked for a coke I would
(if so inclined) get them a coke. If someone wanted whatever
carbonated beverage happened to be most convenient, I would expect
them to ask for a "soft drink".

As far as I know this is the normal usage everywhere in .au

Adrian.

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