How to hold chopsticks in 3 easy steps?
author: BOSHUN
2022-10-12
Chopsticks are an indispensable tool for the Chinese to eat every day, and they are also unique to us in China. The history of chopsticks in Chinese people has been used for at least 3,000 years. With the development of the world economy, chopsticks have been gradually popularized in Southeast Asia and exported to Europe and the United States. More and more people are beginning to learn how to hold chopsticks and understand the Culture of Chinese chopsticks.
Here's our easy illustrated and word guide on how to hold chopsticks properly in just 3 easy steps. Instructions for both right and left-handed people.
Step 1
Place one of the chopsticks between your thumb and index finger, and use the thumb to clamp the upper part, the ring finger is slightly bent, and the lower part is placed on the first joint of the ring finger.
Step 2
Place another chopstick on the last joint of the index finger. The thumb and index finger gently clamp the upper part of the chopstick, the middle finger is slightly bent, and the lower part is placed on the first joint of the middle finger.
Step 3
The third step, bend the index finger and fix the two chopsticks like the thumb
If you want to hold the food flexibly, first keep your thumb and ring finger still, and gently swing the other chopstick up and down with your index and middle fingers. Follow this method to learn, no longer worry about not using chopsticks
And If You Are Left Handed...
Here are the illustrations reflected to show how to hold chopsticks if you are left-handed. Just follow the same instructions as above.
Practice using chopsticks
Let's practice using chopsticks by picking up food. Start with simple foods such as cubed chicken.
Put the chopstick tips on each side of the food piece, move your hand so the stationary (bottom) stick is slightly touching it, and gently close the top stick until you have enough grip to raise the food.
Initially, it is easy for the chopsticks to twist and cross, dropping the morsel. Practice picking up (and eating!) the easy food pieces.
Tip: To help with twists and crosses, practice on difficult round pieces of food like cherry tomatoes or grapes. In a short time, your hand will gain dexterity. Continue on your practice adventures with ramen noodles.
Another Tip: By the way, you eat rice by using the sticks more as a scoop than a grip. And, in almost all East Asian restaurants and cultures, it is normal and acceptable to raise your bowl of rice close to your mouth. Just don't do that in Korea.
A Short Guide On Etiquette While using chopsticks
Here are a few quick pointers on how to eat with chopsticks with good etiquette.
Don't stick chopsticks into food
Don't point your chop sticks at other people.
Don’t pass food with chop sticks
When you are done eating, place your pair of chop sticks across your plate or dish.
Don't pierce or stab food with your chop sticks.
Don’t hit dishes with chopsticks
Don’t use chopsticks to turn the food on the plate
Don’t bite the chopsticks with your mouth
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