Question for Today: Do You Use A Straw?
By DB
@dgobucks226 (34349)
July 6, 2018 3:26pm CST
Do you use a straw in your drink when dining out or getting your favorite beverage at a fast food place like 7-Eleven? Or do you skip the straw and rough it?
I have become a bit of a germaphobe in my old age and always use a straw on those occasions. It is not like at home where you know where your glass has been. But, I draw the line when ordering a beer. In those instances I will rough it. Using a straw to drink beer from a bottle, glass or can just would not look right? 
Photo-peewee.com
I sure hope the ingredients in the beer kills off any germs it comes in contact with 
What's you choice straw or no straw?
Photo-peewee.com
I sure hope the ingredients in the beer kills off any germs it comes in contact with
What's you choice straw or no straw?13 people like this
14 responses
@LadyDuck (458006)
• Switzerland
10 Jul 18
@dgobucks226 Restaurants in Europe do not even propose straws, they have clean glasses that you use with real forks, knives and spoon and ceramic dishes.
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@dgobucks226 (34349)
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9 Jul 18
Even when you go to a restaurant or similar eatery?
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
6 Jul 18
At a fast food place, restaurant or ball game for sanitary reasons.
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@simplfred (20608)
• Philippines
6 Jul 18
I usually use both my friend, it depends on the place. At home I don't use one.
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@dgobucks226 (34349)
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9 Jul 18
Thanks for your response Frederick. I am the same too. When eating at a restaurant safer to use a straw.
@FourWalls (62113)
• United States
7 Jul 18
So, you’re asking if I suck, huh? 
Truth be told, I try to use a straw as much as possible, because my GI doctor said it helps keep reflux down.
Cute picture, too! 
Truth be told, I try to use a straw as much as possible, because my GI doctor said it helps keep reflux down.
Cute picture, too! 1 person likes this
@FourWalls (62113)
• United States
10 Jul 18
@dgobucks226 -- oh, good, wait till you see the discussion I posted yesterday!
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@dgobucks226 (34349)
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9 Jul 18
So, you are admitting you are a "sucker." Me too! Good reasoning on the reflux I suffer from the same condition.
I'm a sucker for photos with cats in them 
Me too! Good reasoning on the reflux I suffer from the same condition.
I'm a sucker for photos with cats in them 1 person likes this
@dgobucks226 (34349)
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9 Jul 18
Have you ever used a straw with a drink? Is it just your preference?
@asfarasiknow (3341)
• Bournemouth, England
21 Jul 18
I don't use them but am considering it as I currently have raging toothache on both sides and try to avoid drinks touching those bits!
My girlfriend uses straws and has recently switched to paper ones as they are more eco-friendly than plastic.
I too am germ-phobic.
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@asfarasiknow (3341)
• Bournemouth, England
24 Jul 18
@dgobucks226 They're becoming a bit more available in the UK but much more expensive than the plastic ones.
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@dgobucks226 (34349)
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22 Jul 18
Many restaurants are using paper straws now. I remember having to use straws when I had a tooth extracted. Needed to avoid those stitches.
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@dgobucks226 (34349)
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25 Jul 18
@asfarasiknow Seems to be a hot topic. I recently saw a feature on replacing completely plastic straws with paper and even bamboo?
@kobesbuddy (74550)
• East Tawas, Michigan
7 Jul 18
Whenever I order something to drink, yes, I do use a straw. But, other times I order coffee and have had some cups that aren't very clean:(
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@dgobucks226 (34349)
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9 Jul 18
Yes, I have that problem with coffee at diners. Actually, I always wonder how hygienic the silverware and glasses really are there???
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@kobesbuddy (74550)
• East Tawas, Michigan
9 Jul 18
@dgobucks226 It grosses me out when there's lipstick near the top of a coffee cup.
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@dgobucks226 (34349)
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10 Jul 18
@kobesbuddy I can picture the visual of that lipstick now, ugg 
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@Hannihar (129430)
• Israel
15 Oct 18
@dgobucks226
That is cute seeing the cat using a straw. I use a straw when I have a bottle that is wide and I cannot drink out of it so put the plastic straw into and drink.
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@Hannihar (129430)
• Israel
16 Oct 18
@dgobucks226
I can imagine that was not much fun. I think cats are amazing too. Maybe I should give my Sophie a straw to see if she would use it to drink her water.
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@dgobucks226 (34349)
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17 Oct 18
@Hannihar Very funny Hanni Yes, and Sophie can become a you tube sensation, lol.
Yes, and Sophie can become a you tube sensation, lol.1 person likes this
@dgobucks226 (34349)
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16 Oct 18
Yeah, I thought that was such a neat picture. Cats are sure amazing! I had to use a straw when I had a tooth extracted to keep it away from the stiches.
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
11 Jul 18
Cute photo.didnt think of the germ angle.I like to sip slowly and converse .
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
12 Jul 18
@dgobucks226 actually it depends on the place and company
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@dgobucks226 (34349)
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14 Jul 18
@responsiveme I see. Slow and steady will keep the tummy from getting upset regardless of place and company. Hopefully, the place and company are always good, lol.
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@dgobucks226 (34349)
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11 Jul 18
Another good reason to use a straw. Slows you down to enjoy your drink and company...
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@Melanie_Marie (1770)
• New Baltimore, Michigan
7 Jul 18
I always use a straw when I drink Diet Coke ( it can stain your teeth!) But when I drink sparkling water, sometimes I just skip it. Because we all know sparkling water has no color to it. So it doesn't stain your teeth. And that's about it.
So I'll see ya later.
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@dgobucks226 (34349)
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9 Jul 18
That is a good point about staining your teeth Melanie. Thanks for the input. 
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@Melanie_Marie (1770)
• New Baltimore, Michigan
10 Jul 18
@dgobucks226 No prob my friend.
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