Yes...I learned when I was 13 (when my family was getting ready to visit Hong Kong)! :D

Yes, I do. I taught myself with the directions placed on the paper covering, years ago.



Beth

I have known how to use chopsticks since 6th grade.

There was a kid in my class whose parents owned a Chinese Restaurant... he brought chopsticks all the time and inquiring as I was... I just had to learn. I am in the process of teaching my son now and he is getting it faster than I ever did! :D

I once wasa able to played "Chopsticks" on the piano.

I once wasa able to played "Chopsticks" on the piano.


Mr Eno, really?  ::) ;D

I can do a lot of damage with chopsticks, lol, so no I can't use them.  ;D

I have known how to use chopsticks since 6th grade.

There was a kid in my class whose parents owned a Chinese Restaurant... he brought chopsticks all the time and inquiring as I was... I just had to learn. I am in the process of teaching my son now and he is getting it faster than I ever did! :D


That's very cool, Tam!  8)

Mr Eno, really?  ::) ;D

I can do a lot of damage with chopsticks, lol, so no I can't use them.  ;D
By the way, no.

By the way, no.


Lol. Thanks for your input, Phil.  ;D

nope  :-[ ;D

nope  :-[ ;D


Awww...

I wish I could teach ya, girl!!  :-\\

Awww...

I wish I could teach ya, girl!!  :-\\


Teach me too. I would ruin my sinus's with one of those things going straight up my nose.  ;D

Awww...

I wish I could teach ya, girl!!  :-\\

at the lanai party next september,sis  :D ;) 8)

Some of the most important chopstick rules are:

Hold your chopsticks towards their end, and not in the middle or the front third.

When you are not using your chopsticks and when you are finished eating, lay them down in front of you with the tip to left.

Do not stick chopsticks into your food, especially not into rice. Only at funerals are chopsticks stuck into the rice that is put onto the altar.

Do not pass food with your chopsticks directly to somebody else's chopsticks. Only at funerals are the bones of the cremated body given in that way from person to person.

Do not spear food with your chopsticks.

Do not point with your chopsticks to something or somebody.

Do not move your chopsticks around in the air too much, nor play with them.

Do not move around plates or bowls with chopsticks.

To separate a piece of food into two pieces, exert controlled pressure on the chopsticks while moving them apart from each other. This needs much exercise.

If you have already used your chopsticks, use the opposite end of your chopsticks in order to move food from a shared plate to your own plate.

Teach me too. I would ruin my sinus's with one of those things going straight up my nose.  ;D


I could teach you, too!  ;D

at the lanai party next september,sis  :D ;) 8)


That seems so far away though... :-[

Some of the most important chopstick rules are:

Hold your chopsticks towards their end, and not in the middle or the front third.

When you are not using your chopsticks and when you are finished eating, lay them down in front of you with the tip to left.

Do not stick chopsticks into your food, especially not into rice. Only at funerals are chopsticks stuck into the rice that is put onto the altar.

Do not pass food with your chopsticks directly to somebody else's chopsticks. Only at funerals are the bones of the cremated body given in that way from person to person.

Do not spear food with your chopsticks.

Do not point with your chopsticks to something or somebody.

Do not move your chopsticks around in the air too much, nor play with them.

Do not move around plates or bowls with chopsticks.

To separate a piece of food into two pieces, exert controlled pressure on the chopsticks while moving them apart from each other. This needs much exercise.

If you have already used your chopsticks, use the opposite end of your chopsticks in order to move food from a shared plate to your own plate.


This is from a man who doesn't know how to use them! LMAO!!!  ;D

Some of the most important chopstick rules are:

Hold your chopsticks towards their end, and not in the middle or the front third.

When you are not using your chopsticks and when you are finished eating, lay them down in front of you with the tip to left.

Do not stick chopsticks into your food, especially not into rice. Only at funerals are chopsticks stuck into the rice that is put onto the altar.

Do not pass food with your chopsticks directly to somebody else's chopsticks. Only at funerals are the bones of the cremated body given in that way from person to person.

Do not spear food with your chopsticks.

Do not point with your chopsticks to something or somebody.

Do not move your chopsticks around in the air too much, nor play with them.

Do not move around plates or bowls with chopsticks.

To separate a piece of food into two pieces, exert controlled pressure on the chopsticks while moving them apart from each other. This needs much exercise.

If you have already used your chopsticks, use the opposite end of your chopsticks in order to move food from a shared plate to your own plate.


I knew all that!!  ::) ;D

I knew all that!!  ::) ;D


Obviously.  ;D

This is from a man who doesn't know how to use them! LMAO!!!  ;D
As in the title of the thread, know how to, but putting it into practice with my aged fingers, is something to be desired.

As in the title of the thread, know how to, but putting it into practice with my aged fingers, is something to be desired.


Alright then, Phil.  ::) ;D

That seems so far away though... :-[


ok..next week?? :D ;D ;)

Yes, I do. I even do fine with fried rice(which is not sticky like steamed).

Yes, about four years ago it became a habit for me and my friends at that time to eat at Japanese restaurants (e.g. Ichiban, Sanban).

ok..next week?? :D ;D ;)


Perfect!!!  :D ;D ;)

Yes, I do. I even do fine with fried rice(which is not sticky like steamed).


Same here!!  I can even pick up ONE GRAIN OF RICE!!!  :D

I can though my hand aches after a while and I swap to a fork

Despite Mr. Phil's in-depth instructions...I wouldn't have a clue!

However, I can play 'chopsticks' on a piano...!

Nope, never understood why one would  ;D

A good analogy would be trying to go to the toilet to do # 2'sies whilst balancing on one big toe.  If you don't have to do it, then why torture yourself ?  ;D

Nope, never understood why one would  ;D



to eat Chinese food properly?


A good analogy would be trying to go to the toilet to do # 2'sies whilst balancing on one big toe. If you don't have to do it, then why torture yourself ? ;D


i can do that too!

to eat Chinese food properly?

I should clarify.  I don't eat chinese food  :)

i can do that too!


Interesting skill  :)

I should clarify.  I don't eat chinese food  :)



why not?



Interesting skill :)


Did you also know I can lie well?

why not?



Can't stand the stuff, even the aroma makes me feel like up-chucking  >:(

Can't stand the stuff, even the aroma makes me feel like up-chucking  >:(


I saw the inside of a pancake roll once...

That was more than enough to put me off!

I saw the inside of a pancake roll once...

That was more than enough to put me off!


Why did the inside bit roll ?  Did it come loose ?  Was it on a slope of some kind Paul ?  ;D

lightweights

No.  :P

I never learned how to use chopsticks  :-[

Yup. I have no idea where I picked it up (maybe I was Chinese in a former life). I was once in a Chinese resteraunt using them and the waitress (who was from China) asked me if I was ever in Asia. When I said no, she couldn't believe it because she said that I used them like someone who had lived there and had a  lot of experiece with them. What a complement.





Cat

Yes, I am really good at using chopsticks, even picking up rice, etc. Everytime we go to a chinese restaurant, I always use them....so I've had lots of practice....and now I am in the mood for Chinese food!



Erin :)

Why did the inside bit roll ?  Did it come loose ?  Was it on a slope of some kind Paul ?  ;D


Well, I tried to make a Swiss Roll once, by throwing him down an Alp...!

Actually, thinking about it, it might have been a spring roll that turned my stomach...it's the one that looks like it's been stuffed with worms - someone may be able to clarify (and good luck to you if you do...!!)

Well, I tried to make a Swiss Roll once, by throwing him down an Alp...!

Actually, thinking about it, it might have been a spring roll that turned my stomach...it's the one that looks like it's been stuffed with worms - someone may be able to clarify (and good luck to you if you do...!!)


its bean sprouts and noodles really paul.

Do you eat each grain of rain one by one?

Yes, I do!

Actually, thinking about it, it might have been a spring roll that turned my stomach...it's the one that looks like it's been stuffed with worms - someone may be able to clarify (and good luck to you if you do...!!)


Yes, that does sound like a spring roll or egg roll (one is fried, the other is not)...

They usually contain ground pork, grated carrots, bean sprouts (which is probably what you thought looked like worms), and other vegetables...and to be honest, I think they're quite yummy!  :D

I should clarify.  I don't eat chinese food  :)

FYI Luke, most of the Asian countries use chopsticks...it's not just the Chinese!  :)

Despite Mr. Phil's in-depth instructions...I wouldn't have a clue!

However, I can play 'chopsticks' on a piano...!


Like playing a piano, using chopsticks is all about finger coordination!

I can eat things that are simple to pick up with chopsticks.  Like salad or small pieces of meat.  I can't eat rice or noodles though because they always fall off.

Andrea, with the noodles, hold the noodle in the middle with the chopsticks,  pick it up off the plate to the point where only the bottom of the noodle is touching the plate, then, still clutching it with your chopsticks, just simply fold it over to the side and use the chopsticks to grab the other end. Now, the noodle should be easier to eat it without it falling off. :)

As for rice, hold your your chopsticks about half an inch apart, and holding them sideways, scoop them into the rice from the side and as you scoop the rice up, bring the chopsticks together.

There are techniques, see? ;)

For a couple of weeks, I used them for everything, entirely by choice. So yes, I can.

Nope :(  But a friend of mine was showing me how to hold them. Actually , I think it hurts the way it rests on your hand. I rather use a fork ;)

I like them because you tend to eat less.

Andrea, with the noodles, hold the noodle in the middle with the chopsticks,  pick it up off the plate to the point where only the bottom of the noodle is touching the plate, then, still clutching it with your chopsticks, just simply fold it over to the side and use the chopsticks to grab the other end. Now, the noodle should be easier to eat it without it falling off. :)

As for rice, hold your your chopsticks about half an inch apart, and holding them sideways, scoop them into the rice from the side and as you scoop the rice up, bring the chopsticks together.

There are techniques, see? ;)


Thank you... hmm.. maybe I can talk hubbie into going for japanese food tonight so I can try it.  I'll tell him it's an educational thing :)

... hmm.. maybe I can talk hubbie into going for japanese food tonight so I can try it.  I'll tell him it's an educational thing :)


There ya go!!  ;)

I rarely use chopsticks when eating Chinese Food

FYI Luke, most of the Asian countries use chopsticks...it's not just the Chinese!  :)




Granted, but I was answering Karen's post # 28 : "to eat Chinese food properly?"  :)

Like playing a piano, using chopsticks is all about finger coordination!


Well, 'chopsticks' can be played on a piano using a sledgehammer!

Which will give you some idea of my finger co-ordination!

Well, 'chopsticks' can be played on a piano using a sledgehammer!

Which will give you some idea of my finger co-ordination!



Gotcha!  ::) ;D

I should clarify. I don't eat chinese food :)



No and I rarely eat chinese food  :P

to eat Chinese food properly?
You can eat Chinese food with a fork.  ;D


I do know how to use the things, although I tend to eat in double the time it takes with a fork or spoon.

I like them because you tend to eat less.


My boss said he swapped to eating most meals with chopsticks because he ate less and ate more slowly so he felt better.

must have been messy when he had soup though!

I have a friend whose parents are right off of the boat from Canton and she showed me how to eat with
chopsticks.  She said the reason Asians use chopsticks is because once food is prepared it is considered
that if was to be pierced again the flavor would be altered.  That is why the food is prepared ready to eat in bite size pieces.  I would also add that if you want to eat real Chinese food it is better not to go where you see lots of non-Asians.  I worked near Chinatown and went in to eat where the Asians eat and the food was much better.  I also ate at my friends house and the food cooked at home was the kind that for weeks after you were hoping to go back again soon.  Whenever she says come over I change all plans because I know I am in for a treat.  Oh yeah, and an object of amusement is to watch someone try to eat rice with chopsticks.  Those little ceramic spoons are made for the rice, and it is proper etiquette to bring the bowl up to your chin to keep the rice from sprinkling down your shirt.

Eating rice with chopsticks is very easy to me. You say they actually use a ceramic spoon? Rather than chopsticks(for the rice)? Hmm, perhaps it is a region thing. Because I learned how to eat rice with chopsticks back in high school from a Chinese friend.

My boss said he swapped to eating most meals with chopsticks because he ate less and ate more slowly so he felt better.

must have been messy when he had soup though!


The Chinese use a special spoon (that's flat on the bottom) for soup... :D

Nope. I'll stab my food with the sticks or ask for a fork. If worse comes to worse, I'll use my hands  ;D

Nope. I'll stab my food with the sticks or ask for a fork. If worse comes to worse, I'll use my hands  ;D


I did that in a chinese restaurant when I was little.  I didn't know how to use chopsticks.  They didn't have forks, so I just grabbed handfulls of food and stuffed my face  ;D

My dad was pi$sed at me, but what the hell do I care.  By the time I figure out how to properly use the chopsticks, my food would be cold  ;D

I forgot how to use chopsticks.