Canadian vs. US was: Will that be pop, soda or a soft drink?

[Fritz Juengling]

In a message dated 3/15/03 10:46:06 PM Pacific Standard Time, dsgood at VISI.COM
writes:

>
> > and Halifax developed from a British naval
> > base. Then we must consider proximity and influence of American cities.
> The
> > Prairies aren't influenced by America [historically and geographically]
> the
> > way Southern Ontario is."
>
> >However, many Americans moved to the Prairies.

Especially the LDS (aka 'Mormons') in southern Alberta.

> "Frosting," for instance, just isn't making it. We prefer icing on our
> cake, thanks.

So do I in the phrase "That's the icing on the cake."  Would never say
'frosting.'
Fritz