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We live in America. We are called the United States, but depending on where we live, there are many differences. East Coast to West Coast, North to South. I have traveled through many states in the past few decades and love the nuances of each area. Depending on where you live, a long bread filled with meat can either be a hero, a po'boy, a hoagie, a ginder or a sub. Where I live, when you eat in a Chinese restaurant, noodles and duck sauce arrive as soon as you are seated. I was shocked that in one New England state, rolls are served! I once went into a pizza parlor in Massachusetts and asked for a large pie. I was told that the bakery was down the block. In New York, a whole pizza is also referred to as a pie. I never thought that my order would be misconstrued. Language itself varies from region to region. Wicked means good, bad means good, good means good. How confusing. I love America's diversity. It keeps me on my toes.