Techno
12-22-2002, 07:55 PM
This question isn't for any 'mericans, just the strange people out there that drink stuff at room temperature.
I've noticed that Americans only drink stuff if it's hotter or colder than room temp. The universal, no conversion needed, thermometer is room temp is above sweater but below sweat.
A good example is a cold glass of milk. If it is left standing and gets warmed it's no good. If it's hot and left standing it's no good. It either needs to be re-cooled or heated on the stove. Iced tea or hot tea, if it goes to room temperature is non-drinkable.
Most though are temperature restricted, the drink MUST be either hot or cold, only one or the other. Cold beer, Hot coffee. No hot beer or cold coffee. ( I have heard of iced coffee but have never seen it)
There are some wierd Americans that do drink stuff at room temp. but these are the strange ones, people you speak in whispers to and nod with a smile at.
The one exception is liquor and only certian kinds of liquor. Even then most will have it chilled or ice immersed in it. How many americans drink wine at room temp? Whiskey?
Hot alcohol is only in the christmas carols. We no longer drink hot mulled whatever.
Warm beer is drunk only in emergencies or to prove your man enough to drink that swill. " Yeah, it's not too warm" the person chokes out. And most believe him. After all it's either no beer or warm beer.
Now how many people from other countries drink whatever it is at room temp? I know your doing it but the only thing I'm aware of is beer.
This is one of those things that I just have to know.
I've noticed that Americans only drink stuff if it's hotter or colder than room temp. The universal, no conversion needed, thermometer is room temp is above sweater but below sweat.
A good example is a cold glass of milk. If it is left standing and gets warmed it's no good. If it's hot and left standing it's no good. It either needs to be re-cooled or heated on the stove. Iced tea or hot tea, if it goes to room temperature is non-drinkable.
Most though are temperature restricted, the drink MUST be either hot or cold, only one or the other. Cold beer, Hot coffee. No hot beer or cold coffee. ( I have heard of iced coffee but have never seen it)
There are some wierd Americans that do drink stuff at room temp. but these are the strange ones, people you speak in whispers to and nod with a smile at.
The one exception is liquor and only certian kinds of liquor. Even then most will have it chilled or ice immersed in it. How many americans drink wine at room temp? Whiskey?
Hot alcohol is only in the christmas carols. We no longer drink hot mulled whatever.
Warm beer is drunk only in emergencies or to prove your man enough to drink that swill. " Yeah, it's not too warm" the person chokes out. And most believe him. After all it's either no beer or warm beer.
Now how many people from other countries drink whatever it is at room temp? I know your doing it but the only thing I'm aware of is beer.
This is one of those things that I just have to know.