Going to a Chinese restaurant but not sure how to hold your chopsticks properly? Want to look as graceful as the heroes of Asian movies who skillfully wield these strange objects? Do not worry, we will give you some competent recommendations that will help you not to fall into the mud with your face in front of your partner, and truly enjoy an elegant dish.
Chopsticks are a pair of small chopsticks that are traditional cutlery in East Asia. In addition, sticks are used in China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam. In Thailand, they eat noodles with chopsticks, and even soups. Wood, metal, bone and plastic are the most suitable materials for making sticks.
Application technique
Place one of the sticks on your ring finger and secure it with your thumb; the tighter you hold the stick, the less likely it will fall out of your hands. Hold the second stick with your thumb, forefinger, and middle finger. Do not squeeze the wand hard, as you will be moving it.
Try to flick them, so you will understand if you are holding the chopsticks correctly in your hand. If you want to move the sticks apart, straighten your middle and index fingers. To grab food, bend your middle and index fingers. In no case do not strain your hand, the hand should be relaxed, and the movements should be graceful. In order to consolidate the skills, practice at home on peas or beans.
It is not so difficult to eat with chopsticks, the main thing is to exercise a lot before going to the restaurant. Do not use pencils and pens for training, as they are much thicker than real original sticks. Get a set of Chinese sticks and go to workout! You will definitely succeed!
