[Essentials]

Chopsticks

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 Chopsticks are the most frequently used utensils for most Asian countries and Japan is no different. A pair of these babies are never far when food is present. 

Although they are one of the most frequently used utensils in Japanese homes and restaurants, many foreigners that either visit Japan or Japanese restaurants in Australia have no basic understanding of the proper usage and etiquette of chopsticks. 

In this post we will teach you the proper etiquette of eating with chopsticks.

10 Most Important Things to Remember Whilst Using Chopsticks

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1. Never look for contents in the soup using chopsticks.
2. Never play with chopsticks during a meal.
3. Never pick up food by stabbing with chopsticks.
4. Never lick the tip of chopsticks.
5. Never pull or move plates and bowls around using chopsticks.
6. Never stand chopsticks up in rice.
7. Never shovel food into your mouth from a bowl using chopsticks.
8. Never hold chopsticks together as you would a knife.
9. Never point chopsticks towards other people.
10. NEVER PASS FOOD WITH YOUR CHOPSTICKS DIRECTLY TO SOMEONE ELSES CHOPSTICKS.

Now that you're equipped with new knowledge about eating chopsticks, why don't you try them out during your next meal at a Japanese restaurant or dinner party at a Japanese home. Remember before starting any meal you must say "Itadakimasu" which means "I'm gratefully thankful" and after the meal "Gochisosama Deshita" which means "Thankyou for the meal". 

See you next time. ^^

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