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I feel the need for straws is only because there is too much darn ice in every drink by default when you're out. People don't use ice that much at home, do they? I hate watered down drinks, so I'm a no-icer to begin with, but I rarely notice others using ice so ubiquitously outside of restaurants or convenience stores.
More ice ⇒ less drink.
Also price of ice < price of drink.
This is somewhat secondary to me, as I don't mind having a smaller drink (straight whiskey over a mixed drink) or paying more for more drink, but I do assume this is the reason why many places like fast food joints that normally had a help yourself beverage station are putting them behind the counter more often these days, to make getting a refill less convenient or unavailable.
The ice melting is actually factored into the flavor composition of the beverage, so if you’re not using ice, you’re likely drinking more concentrated sulfuric acid.
Probably why fountain drinks often taste better to me then.
I hope your sodas have phosphoric acid rather than sulfuric though! Last year I found an olde tyme soda foundtain in a pharmacy. They had all these flavored "phosphate" drinks and I started talking to the soda guy about it. Sensing my taste for adventure, he gave me a tiny bit of straight up phosphate in a sample cup. Not the greatest stuff straight up, but I poured it into my handmade soda (I believe raspberry) and it really enhanced the flavor. I probably added way too much for what they would serve, but I really liked it. It reminded me of Peychaud's Bitters, which I am also a big fan of.
Ice overall seems a hassle to deal with and I still prefer the lack of dilution, even if accounted for. I much prefer a frosty mug or something out of the fridge/freezer if I require a cold drink. I really only want them super cold when it's like 100 out though.
Ice is frustrating, but I can never think to ask for no ice, because I don't put it in drinks I make.
I still remember the first time someone I was with ordered take out with no ice in the drink and my mind was blown! I thought it was mandatory since it in effect helps determine how much drink you were sold. 😆 I don't typically forget, but if they give me ice anyway I just pour my drink out into a glass when I get home. My drink is already wet enough, thank you!