Are Straws Still a Necessity for Drinking?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the use of straws for drinking beverages, exploring personal preferences, social perceptions, and practical considerations. Participants share their experiences and opinions regarding when and why they use straws, as well as their thoughts on the necessity of straws in various contexts.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
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  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express a fondness for straws, citing comfort and practicality, especially when consuming drinks with ice.
  • Others mention using straws primarily in fast food settings to avoid spills and manage ice levels in drinks.
  • A few participants indicate that they generally do not use straws and prefer drinking directly from containers.
  • There are humorous remarks about the social stigma associated with using straws, particularly the notion that they are for children.
  • Some participants share experiences of using straws in various contexts, such as bars, while others express dislike for straws, particularly in situations where they might be awkward to use.
  • Concerns about the taste of bottled water after being left out are raised, with speculation about bacteria contributing to the issue.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants exhibit a mix of agreement and disagreement regarding the use of straws. While some find them essential in certain situations, others reject their use altogether. The discussion remains unresolved with multiple competing views on the necessity and appropriateness of straws.

Contextual Notes

Participants' preferences appear to be influenced by personal habits, social contexts, and practical considerations, but no consensus is reached on the overall necessity of straws.

Do you still use straws in everyday drinks?

  • Yes!

    Votes: 15 57.7%

  • No!

    Votes: 10 38.5%

  • Other?

    Votes: 1 3.8%
  • Total voters
    26
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Do you still use straws?

My friend just said only 5 year olds use straws. I'm using a straw to drink my coke! Straws are awesome in my opinion, how about you?

I bet a lot of people use straws! Seriously, i don't like my teeth hitting the ice because it gets cold. Ok that was possibly one of the most babyish things I've ever said in my life. My god what am i coming to. Straws rules, that's it.
 
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Pengwuino said:
My friend just said only 5 year olds use straws. I'm using a straw to drink my coke! Straws are awesome in my opinion, how about you?
I'm drinking out of a straw right now.
 
I only use straws when I get fast food and it's the only way to get the drink out of the cup without taking the lid off, which would make the cup too flimsy and prone to spilling. Besides, with fast food, they always put too much ice in the drink so you end up with a mouth full of ice cubes if you try sipping without a straw. The rest of the time, no straws. I don't think it's childish or anything though. If someone liked a LOT of ice in their drinks, they'd probably need it. Just don't use a straw at a fancy dinner party. :biggrin:
 
I'am voting other...I have no idea what that means but I think that would answear for me...
 
scott1 said:
I'am voting other...I have no idea what that means but I think that would answear for me...

A straw to drink. That plastic pipe thing you use to drink.

I'm with Moonbear on this one.

Only at fast food restaurants.
 
JasonRox said:
A straw to drink. That plastic pipe thing you use to drink.

I'm with Moonbear on this one.

Only at fast food restaurants.
That's what I'm drinking right now, a diet coke from Hardees.
 
Moonbear said:
Just don't use a straw at a fancy dinner party. :biggrin:
Is it ok to stick them up your nose and pretend you're a walrus?
 
I am with MB and Jason here as well, I use straws when at fast food places, otherwise I drink from a water bottle.
 
How can anyone like diet soda? I mean really, our bottled water tastes better then diet coke... but then again i really like our bottled water.
 
  • #10
Evo said:
Is it ok to stick them up your nose and pretend you're a walrus?

:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

I'm with moonbear...

Does anyone else get this? If i ever leave bottled water out for a day with the cap closed... it always smells weird! What's with that??
 
  • #11
JasonRox said:
A straw to drink. That plastic pipe thing you use to drink.

I'm with Moonbear on this one.

Only at fast food restaurants.
Yes I know what straw is.I just think other is the right answear for the question
 
  • #12
Pengwuino said:
How can anyone like diet soda? I mean really, our bottled water tastes better then diet coke... but then again i really like our bottled water.
Well, a milkshake tastes better than water, but I'm on a diet. :frown:
 
  • #13
Evo said:
Well, a milkshake tastes better than water, but I'm on a diet. :frown:

Drink water :-p It's yum!
 
  • #14
Pengwuino said:
Drink water :-p It's yum!
It's got to be ice cold. And only a certain brand of mountain water the the Evo Child bought me, it was heavenly.
 
  • #15
:eek: I can't remember the last time everyone jumped so quickly to agree with me! Am I dying? How long do I have left? :bugeye:
 
  • #16
Moonbear said:
:eek: I can't remember the last time everyone jumped so quickly to agree with me! Am I dying? How long do I have left? :bugeye:

6 months... we're all very sorry
 
  • #17
Pengwuino said:
6 months... we're all very sorry
:cry: And I was going to try to go to sleep early tonight, but now I'm afraid to miss out on anything in my short time left.

(Actually, I do need to get to sleep...I have to have enough rest to be VERY patient teaching someone how to do some stuff tomorrow, because I know it's going to try my patience greatly.)
 
  • #18
Does anyone else get this? If i ever leave bottled water out for a day with the cap closed... it always smells weird! What's with that??

Did you drink out of it? Because then its probably bacteria.
 
  • #19
cyrusabdollahi said:
Did you drink out of it? Because then its probably bacteria.

Yes...

Well actually it happens when i drink from it and when i don't drink from it (just have it there in the open)
 
  • #20
I drink from straws when I have a drink at a bar, unless it's a beer or martini ofcourse. Other than that I don't really ever use straws. Most things I drink straight out of the container they came in.
 
  • #21
Pengwuino said:
My friend just said only 5 year olds use straws. I'm using a straw to drink my coke! Straws are awesome in my opinion, how about you?

I bet a lot of people use straws! Seriously, i don't like my teeth hitting the ice because it gets cold. Ok that was possibly one of the most babyish things I've ever said in my life. My god what am i coming to. Straws rules, that's it.


Anything with ice I'll use a straw, which basically means soda at restaurants. I hate ice in my coke.
 
  • #22
TheStatutoryApe said:
Most things I drink straight out of the container they came in.
That's a guaranteed sign that a guy is a bachelor! :smile:
 
  • #23
Moonbear said:
That's a guaranteed sign that a guy is a bachelor! :smile:
'Cause women really hate efficiency, right ?
 
  • #24
I hate straws. Especially if you're trying to drink through one while driving. If you miss your mouth, it can be really embarrassing.
 
  • #25
BobG said:
I hate straws. Especially if you're trying to drink through one while driving. If you miss your mouth, it can be really embarrassing.

:smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile:

Just driving? I was walking out of a round table with a soda and shoved the straw right up my nose :-p
 
  • #26
The water around here actually is bad enough to warrent bottled water. They use so much chlorine because of all the agricultural activity in this county

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