"Northerner rules"

[christiangirl]

Originally Posted by ASTalumna06

My grandparents, who live in Woburn, MA, a 45 minute drive away, say "tonic".

WTH? Are they drinking it with gin?

Conversations like this annoy me to death!

Me: What would you like to drink?
Someone: Coke.
Me: What kind? (thinking they'll say "diet" or "cherry")
Someone: Dr. Pepper.
Me: What?

No matter how many times it happens, I can't get used to it. I feel like I've walked into a bad joke every time.

[AGDee]

Originally Posted by christiangirl

WTH? Are they drinking it with gin?

Conversations like this annoy me to death!

Me: What would you like to drink?
Someone: Coke.
Me: What kind? (thinking they'll say "diet" or "cherry")
Someone: Dr. Pepper.
Me: What?

No matter how many times it happens, I can't get used to it. I feel like I've walked into a bad joke every time.

If someone told me they wanted Coke, that's exactly what they would get. I wouldn't think to ask which kind. If I asked someone what they wanted to drink, I would expect "Diet Coke" or "Cherry Coke" if that's what they wanted. They'd learn fast with me, most likely!