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> On Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at 4:04:28 AM UTC-6, Pamela wrote:
> >
> > Why are Americans so keen on ice in drinks? With a few exceptions, such
> > as cocktails, I rarely put ice into any of my drinks and much prefer them
> > that way.
> >
> Because we don't care for tepid tea in a glass, or water, or colas, or
> lemonade that is the temperature of what comes out of your faucet.


Don't bother "explaining", Joan...trying to explain the use of ice or air conditioning to UKer's/Europeans is a FUTILE effort...they are seemingly stuck in c. 1900 or so when it comes to the 'temperature control' of one's environment...

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Best
Greg