2006-11-30 02:37:50 · 5 answers · asked by babbu 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Step 1 - Position the chopsticks
Place the first chopstick so that thicker part rests at the base of your thumb and the thinner part rests on the lower side of your middle fingertip.
Bring your thumb forward so that it traps the stick firmly in place. At least two or three inches of chopstick should extend beyond your fingertip.
Now position the other chopstick so that it is held against the side of your index finger by the end of your thumb. (As if you were holding a pencil)
Press the ends of both sticks on the plate, while holding them at a slight angle to the table. Allow them to slide just a little so that the ends line up.
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Step 2 - Pivot the top chopstick
Place a little pressure on the top chopstick. It will pivot on your index finger and thumb. Remember: the bottom chopstick is stationary. Your thumb will stay fairly stationary, while the index and middle fingers are used to move the top chopstick.
The tip of the top chopstick will move towards the tip of the bottom chopstick. Encourage this. Hold those tips together firmly enough to grasp a piece of food and lift it off the plate. Place delicately into your waiting mouth. Although there's no need to stoop, you may wish to lean over your plate a bit during your first attempts. It might save you a clean-up.
That's about it. Have a little practice, use mini-marshmallows or some other small food items, and you'll be able to use chopsticks with the best of 'em.
2006-11-30 02:41:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually they show you some tips on the cover they come with,but I know you hold one like a pencil and the other like your grabbing something(sorry not good at explainning I've used them several times but I aint no expert!)
2006-11-30 10:41:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know that some of the Chinese & Japanese restaraunts are willing to give you basic instructions if you ask. They seem happy when people want to try to use them. That has been my experience at least.
2006-11-30 10:53:59 · answer #3 · answered by marquie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
move to japan
2006-11-30 10:50:26 · answer #4 · answered by matzaballboy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
look for a japanese lover
2006-11-30 10:57:12 · answer #5 · answered by ikaboda111 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋