How to Use Chopstick

Practice makes perfect when it comes to using chopsticks. It may look complicated but the key is that the bottom chopstick remains still while the upper chopstick moves to grasp the food. Here are a few steps to eating with chopsticks in no time.

Step1

Hold one chopstick between your thumb and middle finger. Position the chopstick so that it lies at the base of your thumb (on the joint) and at the lower joint of the middle finger. This chopstick shouldn't touch the forefinger.

Step2

Place the other chopstick between your thumb and forefinger. The side of the chopstick should rest against the tip of your thumb; the top of the chopstick should rest against the pad of your forefinger.

Step3

Be sure the tips of the chopsticks are parallel.

Step4

Keep the first chopstick stationary as you practice moving the second chopstick toward the stationary one.

Step5

Use this technique to position the chopsticks around a piece of food.

Step6

Hold the food firmly as you lift it toward your mouth.

Tips & Warnings

• If you have trouble maneuvering the chopsticks, try leaning the second chopstick against your middle finger as well for extra support.
• Though you may be tempted to spear food with your chopsticks as an act of desperation, spearing is considered impolite.

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