Soda Naming Conundrums Revealed
Cross the border from the U.S. to Canada, and you’ll find yourself swapping your “soda” for a “pop.” It’s just one of the charming differences between neighbors.
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In the States, you might scour for a “restroom,” but in Canada, it’s the “washroom” that offers respite. Thirsty? In America, you turn the “faucet,” but head north for a glass of water from the “tap.” And while fewer Canadians might kick back on a “chesterfield” these days, they still pronounce the last letter of the alphabet as “zed,” not “zee.”.