A bit more thought could have gone into sizing these pieces. A better choice would be 10/8/6 inch plates. No red-blooded American drinks from such a small cup at dinner, though they are the ideal size for juice glasses, and I'm using 2 as tumblers at my bathroom and kitchen sinks. I don't much care for this new breed of 'deep dish' plastic plates, as it requires a spoon to finish whatever's on the plate, but I presume in lieu of a more complex sturdy rim (read: costlier to make), the 'walls' provide structural integrity as well as minimize warping in the microwave and dishwasher. I've warped much thicker, sturdier plates in the microwave, but perhaps the straw reinforcement will minimize that? You're not going to impress anyone with these...but if you want to add color and a bit of whimsy to a table for low cost, this set fits the bill. I can't offer 5 stars...but if you're buying plastic plates, a solid 4 is a good choice.