I wish they wouldn't bring me a straw for my water or tea.  I drink out of the glass because I'm no longer younger than 10.  The only time I use a straw is with a drink with a lid on it if I am going to drive with it.  However I usually have one of my SS tumblers or canteens in my car and just pour the drink into that. And if we used to make paper straws, then why don't we go back to those?