Originally posted by YConnell:
Yeah, really what we need is a list of terms you'd never use, no matter where in the US you lived. In fact, that quiz was helpful in this regard, precisely because some of my Brit terms weren't listed as options. So, I now know (well, I knew before, but I'm using this as an example) that no-one in the US calls carbonated drinks soft drinks.
Tsk. You didn't follow my
link , hmm?
Although less than 6% is a pretty small fraction . . .