Fumbling with chopsticks? We’ll show you how to use chopsticks correctly. Holding chopsticks is almost like holding a pen.
First hold one chopstick firmly under your thumb. With at least two or three inches of chopstick should extend beyond your fingertipThen put the other chopstick against the side of your index finger by the end of your thumb. (just like holding a pen)Now keep the first chopstick still and move the other back and forth to pick food.
Still having problem?
Then try this, With the chopsticks resting on your middle finger hold them firmly with your thumb. Now open the tip of the chopsticks to about one to two inches apart. To close and pick up food simply apply pressure with your index finger. Wasn’t that bad, was it?
Chopsticks are the most frequently used utensils in Asia. Children in Asia learn how to use chopsticks at a very early age and often find it easier to hold chopsticks nearer the bottom instead of in the middle. It always amazes me whenever I see a kid eating with chopsticks Chopsticks are mainly made out of wood or bamboo. You will see many restaurants provide disposable wooden chopsticks. Sometimes they are made of ivory, silver. I’ve seen some of them made out of gold, jade or even titanium but those chopsticks are usually for decoration purpose. When you have finished your meal, replace your chopsticks on the chopstick rest (if provided).
