How flipping hard is it to drink from the cup without a straw?
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I don’t mean to call out, but I do want to raise awareness that for a lot of people (like me!) with a disability, it’s basically impossible to drink without a straw. Paper straws definitely aren’t ideal - they shred and aren’t flexible like plastic ones are (1/2)
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And sustainability/the environment are incredibly important but these are big changes being made quickly without considering the views of a major part of the population. Changes made should be inclusive, not exclusive. (2/2)
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There are ads out already for companies selling collapsible metal reusable straws, etc. If you need one, bring it with you as an aid when you order drinks.
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But if I order multiple drinks at a restaurant (water, coffee, a cocktail, etc.), I then have to bring multiple collapsible straws. And that’s assuming that the metal straws are tall enough to reach the bottom of the McD’s cup (many aren’t)...(con’t)
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I also can’t clean them out myself, so I have to carry them home sticky and dirty. Where do I put them then? And not every person with a disability is able to use a metal straw - there’s a very different level of flexibility w/ metal than w/ plastic. (Con’t)
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McD’s could start asking everyone to bring their own silverware rather than provide plastic cutlery if they wanted to make a diff environmentally - but they never will because of the convenience! Straws are like that but even more than just a “convenience” for me and others.
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We got even better idea for replacing both
#plastic Straw and plastic lid.#Recyclable Stone Paper cup and Straw.pic.twitter.com/0rWn6EEHpH
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I've got a brilliant idea. Why not drinking directly from the cup, you know... with your lips?
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Some people have disabilities and need the straws.
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Come on, McDonald's could still have straws for these cases. My idea is for the rest of people who actually don't need straws.
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Now do this in the United States, and then get rid of the horrible plastic bags at places like
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@MariannaAlfa lo que me decías de los popotes!Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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and Ireland. Ireland is not part of Britain.
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most of ireland is not part of Britain. 6/32 counties are. please fix this headline.
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Britain is another term that means England... As you probably know.
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Britain is just England Wales and Scotland actually technically hence why your passport says Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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my passport says Ireland as I am irish. but thank you for informing me on this matter. I appreciate it and apologise for my lack of knowledge.
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Don't apologise!
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You should also apologise for your misleading comment that forced me to get involved in this interaction

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I'm sorry dude I'm just an Irish teenager that messed up!!! I'm now more informed on the matter and won't make the same mistake again
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