Generic Names for Soft Drinks by County (USA)

[Kevin]

OK, what is wrong with the South?

 

[Kim]

We call it soft drink or fizzy drink here in Australia

 

[Kevin]

We call it soft drink or fizzy drink here in Australia

I think "fizzy drink" is also used in parts parts of the mideast as well.

 

[East Mesa Design]

I was born in Michigan, lived in Louisiana and California, and am now in Colorado.

I get confused about what to ask for when in a restaurant! Always forget if I should order a pop, a coke, or a soda

 

[Kevin]

I was born in Michigan, lived in Louisiana and California, and am now in Colorado.

I get confused about what to ask for when in a restaurant! Always forget if I should order a pop, a coke, or a soda

The hard part is that if you're in the South even if you ask for it by name, eg: Coke, you're not sure what you'll end up with.