In the East, people from childhood learn to eat with chopsticks. Thais and Vietnamese, Japanese and Chinese are able to grab with this simple cutlery not only large pieces, but also pick up individual tiny rice grains from the plate. They easily grip the slippery noodles with chopsticks, demonstrating truly masterly coordination of movements. You can also learn how to eat carefully with chopsticks, for this it is enough to remember how to hold them correctly and practice a little.
Instructions
Step 1
Choose bamboo or wood sticks. Plastic and glass are slippery, so they are not as comfortable to hold.
Step 2
Always make sure that your fingers are closer to the middle of the sticks and the ends of the appliance do not cross.
Step 3
Position the bottom stick so that the middle is at the tip of the bent ring finger, and the end is in the hollow between the thumb and forefinger. The top stick is positioned along the index finger, and its middle is sandwiched between the tips of the index and middle fingers. The ends of the sticks are parallel to each other. The lower stick always lies motionless, but the upper one moves up and down, guided by the fingers.
Step 4
It is not customary to wind noodles on sticks. You grip it with the tips of your cutlery as if you were pinching. If your noodles are the second course, just bring them to your mouth and suck them in. That being said, don't be afraid of what is considered indecent in Western culture to squelch. In oriental etiquette, this is music for the ears of the chef, showing how much you like his culinary skills.
Step 5
If you are eating noodles in broth, use a special flat spoon in your other hand. Scoop up the soup with a spoon, take the noodles from it with chopsticks and send it into your mouth, washing it down with liquid from a device more familiar to Europeans. Here you should also forget about Western etiquette and do not hesitate to sip. This behavior also has practical considerations, because in Asian cuisines, the noodles are served so hot that they can burn your mouth, and when you squish, you draw in cool air and cool the portion that touches your palate and tongue.
