Eating with Chopsticks
I just can’t figure out how to eat with chopsticks. So this one is for me.How do you do it? It’s healthy and the most sensible way to have noodles.
I found a step-by-step instruction kit on the web:
-You pick up the first chopstick with the middle finger and thumb. Stiffen your hand for a firm grip. So the broad end of the chopstick lies on the part where your thumb and index finger connect. The narrow end of the chopstick is supposed to rest on the tip of your ring finger.
-Grip the second chopstick with your index finger. Place your thumb over the second chopstick. The idea is to have a comfortable grip. The narrow tips of the chopsticks should be even with each other to help prevent them from crossing or being unable to “pinch” the food.
-Hold it steady. You hold the first chopstick steady and move the second (top) chopstick by moving the tip of your index finger up and down while the thumb remains relatively steady.
-Practice opening and closing the chopsticks and don’t stab your food. Never pass food with chopsticks as this is considered bad manners.
chopsticks, health, diet, Chinese
April 5th, 2007 at 9:44 am
I had a roommate back in college teach me how and once you get the hang of it, it feels pretty natural. I think a good way to learn is to watch someone do it who knows what they are doing and mimic them.
April 5th, 2007 at 2:41 pm
Nope, no I just can’t get the hang of it, no matter how many times I try. My girlfriend has tried to teach me on numerous occasions but life is just too short!