Chopsticks are traditional cutlery in Eastern countries. Despite the apparent inconvenience, with their help they eat not only sushi and rice pancakes, but even liquid soups. Like everything in the life of oriental people, sticks have not only a household purpose, they are a traditional attribute for rituals and ceremonies. And in everyday life, this art corresponds to a whole set of rules, etiquette, which must be observed so as not to offend the owner of the table. Compared to this, the very technique of "controlling" the chopsticks seems like a mere trifle.
Instructions
Step 1
Despite the fact that food with special chopsticks has deep roots, its own etiquette and traditions, it is quite easy to learn how to use them. Oriental babies quickly learn the basic movements, although they are barely a year old by then. Japanese, Chinese and Thai cuisines have long spread outside their countries, so following the traditional ritual of eating oriental food is essential.
Step 2
Chopsticks not only help to bring food to the mouth, but also add a traditional oriental flavor to the meal. It is difficult not to be imbued with oriental patience and calmness in order to deliver a tidbit to its destination without incident. The fingers of the hand and small muscles of the hand, which, after the first workout, may ache unusually after the first workout, are involved in working with chopsticks.
Step 3
To get started, just learn to hold the sticks, and then add movement, at the third stage of the workout, work with small objects, such as peas. Press the ring finger and little finger of the working hand together, extend the middle and index fingers.
Step 4
Place one stick in the groove between your thumb and forefinger so that the thick end is on top of your palm. Place the lower (thin) part of the stick on the area between the second and third phalanx of the ring finger. The top edge of the stick should protrude quite a bit, while the bottom working end should be quite long so that you don't stain the sleeve. The bottom stick always remains stationary, so initially learn to firmly fix it.
Step 5
Place the second (upper) stick on the third phalanx of the middle finger, holding it with the index and thumb. This stick will move, pressing the food to the end of the lower stick, so you need to hold it so that the movements are natural and therefore comfortable. It feels like using a pencil, only the fingers are straightened more. The protruding ends of both sticks should be the same.
Step 6
Try to imitate the grip of the forceps with the chopsticks, remember that the lower stick is motionless. If it is uncomfortable for you to hold the ring finger and the little finger together, then when "opening" the forceps, move them away from each other. This will help relax the muscles in the arm, which will be very tense at first.
Step 7
When bringing the chopsticks together and grabbing the food, do not press hard, otherwise the food will slip out or fly out to the side. The grip should be sufficient to hold the food, but not flatten it.
Step 8
Observe etiquette: • do not play with chopsticks during breaks in food; • do not carry them on the table, do not "draw" or knock; • do not prick food on sticks. If you still do not know how to use them, it is better to ask for a fork, and then practice at home; • do not lick the sticks or pick them in your mouth; • do not shake the chopsticks to cool the food. If the food is too hot, wait a little.
