re: Missouri is a partially Southern state

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But, I still do not understand how you distinguish. When you ask for a "Coke," does the waiter ask, "What kind?"

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In a restaurant I would identify which drink I want right from the start. But say I go over to a family members house and they say "you need a drink? We've got Coke, tea, beer, and water." <<<< I know right away that there are likely multiple options for said "coke" and none of them could actually be a Coke. Also that tea is undoubtedly sweet.