I bought these straws to be more environmentally responsible as we go through many straws in our large household. I will say there is some getting used to a hard, metal straw but I think it's just a matter of habit forming and I won't think much of it down the road. I really like the quantity and variety of straws. There are shorts and talls and even some wider for boba, as well as handy cleaning brushes. I think that's awesome. Gave 4 stars because it's not a straw I can chew on (fidget habit) and if I take it with me, I can't throw it away.