Better for my health, wallet and the environment but it is more effort than leaving care free and grabbing a drink later.
Unless getting the drink was the point (e.g. going out for a milkshake or Starbucks). Or you didn't want to haul a big ol' drink around.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/11/world/europe/metal-straws...
The Starbucks recall the article mentions relates to a product defect unrelated to the above incident. The same recall could have been issued for _any_ utensil, thermos, or other durable item that Starbucks sells.
The article also cites dental risks, and almost parodies itself: “Just like we tell people not to chew on pens.” Well, yeah. I could also chew on my silverware and I'm certain my dentist would disapprove. The note about failing to clean the straws is probably the biggest risk to the average consumer, but the same risk exists with literally any reusable utensil or cup.
That article feels like it's trying hard to fish for a reason to be concerned about metal straws.
Which requires a very slight bit of adaptation, because you have to remember to bring your own mug, but you get used to it. (Helps that they ran a “buy a thermos, get 4 free coffes” deal.) I could easily get used to it at other take-out places.
Due to growing demand, people are innovating in this space and are covering aspects such as reuse, sturdiness, ability to clean, storage, aesthetics.