Names for soft drinks in the United States information
Names for soft drinks in the United States vary regionally. Soda and Pop are the most common terms for soft drinks nationally, although other terms are used, such as, in the South, Coke (a genericized name for Coca-Cola). Since individual names tend to dominate regionally, the use of a particular term can be an act of geographic identity.[1][2] The choice of terminology is most closely associated with geographic origin, rather than other factors such as race, age, or income. The differences in naming have been the subject of scholarly studies. Cambridge linguist Bert Vaux, in particular, has studied the "pop vs. soda debate" in conjunction with other regional vocabularies of American English.[3]
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^Arbesman, Samuel (April 26, 2012). "The Invisible Borders That Define American Culture". The Atlantic. Retrieved April 16, 2013.
^"Pop, soda or Coke? Internet voters seek to settle debate". USA Today. September 12, 2002. Retrieved April 16, 2013.
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