I moved to the Midwest from Canada a few years ago and the first thing I noticed was that people weren't saying "You're welcome" after I said "Thank you." Instead they would say "Uh huh" or some grunting variation of that. It kind of irks me but now I notice when the few do make an effort to say "You're welcome."

On the flip side, my in-laws think I speak too formally. I never expected that.

Ha, love it!

If she used 60/40 or 50/50 solder it isn't safe for food or handling around food but if she used Silver Gleam or another lead free solder it is ok around food.