How To Use Chopsticks Correctly

By Lyp
Xian, China
April 16, 2019 6:07am CST
I noticed that many people like Chinese food, but they can't use chopsticks. Today I'm here to teach you how to use chopsticks correctly. To use chopsticks, you need four fingers: thumb, index finger, middle finger and ring finger. First of all, you need to fix the bottom chopstick with the thumb, the ring finger, the cross point between the forefinger and the thumb. Next, your thumb top, index finger, middle finger are used to secure and control the top chopstick. Last but not least, the bottom chopstick is always fixed, while the top chopstick can be moved up and down as needed. When you move the top chopstick, all you need to do is to move your thumb, index finger and middle finger. Here's a little secret: it's said that people who use chopsticks with their left hand are smarter than those who use chopsticks with their right hand. But most Chinese people are used to using chopsticks with their right hand. I took the picture myself, you can use it as a reference.
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@LadyDuck (471421)
• Switzerland
16 Apr 19
I see no picture, but I know how to use chopsticks correctly and with my right hand. I am Italian and I see that most foreigners are unable to eat spaghetti correctly.
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• Xian, China
16 Apr 19
I'm sorry for the error. I just saw the picture doesn't show. It has now been modified.
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@LadyDuck (471421)
• Switzerland
16 Apr 19
@Freewings Thank you, I can see the picture now.
• Xian, China
16 Apr 19
@LadyDuck My pleasre. Hope it helps.
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• United States
16 Apr 19
it took some practice but I'm pretty good with chopsticks now. I had a pair that came with instructuons and I would practice picking up my small toys as a kid
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• Xian, China
16 Apr 19
You're right. It does take some practice. I'm glad to hear that you have mastered it. Congratulations.
@Shavkat (139937)
• Philippines
16 Apr 19
I think I learned how to use them by my own effort. No need to have videos for me to learn them.
• Xian, China
16 Apr 19
You are smart, but I think it will help a lot of people.
@Shavkat (139937)
• Philippines
18 Apr 19
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• Philippines
16 Apr 19
nice. thank you,
• Xian, China
16 Apr 19
My pleasure. Now you can see the picture.
• Philippines
17 Apr 19
@Freewings thanks a lot.. the food looks delicious.. hehe
• Santiago, Chile
16 Apr 19
What's curious about my experience with chopsticks is that I learned by practicing. But I really appreciate your tips on how to use them. thanks.
• Xian, China
16 Apr 19
My pleasure. I hope this passage will be helpful to you.