The CORRECT overarching terminology for soft drinks is "pop". Folks calling it "soda", "coke", or something else need to learn how to speak properly...bunch of funny-talkers.
Being a sugary drink, I shy away from it by and large, but will occasionally partake of a lemon-lime variety like Sprite or Mist Twist or 7-Up. One in a while I will enjoy a root beer if it's a good one.