Soda is called "pop" in parts of the US too. Western New York, Ohio ... I don't know where else, but I've always called it soda (I'm originally from Connecticut).

>> And oh, BTW, in the South, all soda is referred to as "Coke" whether that's the brand or not.
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>Up here it is called "pop". When I asked an American "Do you want a pop?"... they look as if I'm going to punch them.
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>Also, "candy bars" are called "chocolate bars" even if they contain no chocolate.