On 19:50 18 Dec 2019, Bruce > wrote:

> On Wed, 18 Dec 2019 11:45:57 -0800 (PST), GM
> > wrote:
>
wrote:
>>
>>> 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...
>
> Rather than add ice, I fill up a bottle or 2 with water and put them
> in the fridge. (And then I carbonate them before use.)
>
> But if using ice makes you feel all modern, just do it!

Are you affected by the current heatwave in Oz?