How to use chopsticks!

This is an essential when eating Japanese food.
It might be difficult at first but all you need is practice :)

Instructions

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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.

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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.

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Be sure the tips of the chopsticks are parallel.

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

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

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

practice makes perfect 

until next time :D

Source: How to use chopsticks 

[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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