A lot of what people have posted here is preference ... and in truth, there is no "Right" answer, but the different anecdotes might help the OP make a choice.

What I think is key is that drop bars do not Force you to ride low or "face-down" and flat bars do not automatically make you sit up. Butterfly bars do not automatically offer a wealth of comfortable hand positions. There are many factors at play, from bike fit to physique and flexibility to some subliminal image of what you think a bike rider "looks like" formed when you were three years old and will never be fully aware of or fully escape.

And as with all those "What's the best *****" or "Which ***** should I buy," the answer is always, try a bunch of different things at bike shops and when you find what fits You, buy it and be happy.

By the way ... drop bars are the best and if you don't use them we won't think you are "cool" any more. We will make you post in the MTB or Utility forum. Be warned.