Do you know how to use chopsticks?

[_Maya_]

Yes

No

[tfan1]

My Chinese girlfriend - now my wife - made a supper for us both and I thought it would be nice to show her respect by eating with her utensils instead of ours. I asked her if she had another pair of chopsticks besides the ones she was using. She said you know how to eat with chopsticks? I said yes of course. She didn’t believe me but brought another set. It had been a while and repositioned my thumb and fingers took a little time - 5 seconds max - and she wasn’t impatient looking but more of a amused look - yeah right this guy doesn’t know how to use chopsticks. Well I finally got them right and we started eating and she ate but her eyes were locked on me as I ate with them. I said what’s wrong? Do I have food on my face? She said no. She said she has never seen anyone who wasn’t Asian eat food with chopsticks so well. I said thank you for compliment. 🙂👍

[_Maya_]

That's a great story! 🙂

[tfan1]

@_Maya_ Thank you 🙂

[exitseven]

Yes, its like this

Fat Drunk and stupid.

[_Maya_]

😆😆

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO😎

[Randogirl491]

I make it work but I don't think I'm doing it the way it should be done lol

[_Maya_]

Lol well at least you get food to mouth which is all that matters 😆

[PBandJ_Nerd]

Yes, but my hand cramps up so I don't use mine often.

[Constatine]

I do... but i am cheating. 🤣😂

[_Maya_]

😆 What is that contraption?

[Constatine]

It is a spring from a cloth pin... 😂🤣

[Constatine]

That is how i learned. Now i don't use it any more. 🤭.. ( red of shame }

[_Maya_]

😆😆

[Constatine]

🤣😂 interesting..

[Mansearching]

@Constatine LOL... genius

[Constatine]

@Mansearching internet is full of strange yet helpful ideas 😂😄

[OlderAndWiser]

My fiancee is Chinese, so of course I know. I can use them well enough to eat rice with chopsticks.

[_Maya_]

I can if it is the sticky rice.

[OlderAndWiser]

I have more chopsticks than forks and spoons.

[Charliefretz329]

Sticky rice is the only proper rice

[Massageman]

Yes, as long as there is some rice to act as a binder. I try not to pair them up and use them as a "pusher" with the bowl to my lips, as many will do.

[OlderAndWiser]

@Massageman @Charliefretz329 @_Maya_ My fiancée ate so much rice as a child that she refuses to eat it now.

[Charliefretz329]

I can understand that

[MiddleAgedClimbee]

Go to know. It's clumsy and awkward, which suggests that I do not know how to use them proficiently 🤣

[_Maya_]

As I've told others food in mouth = win 😆

[MiddleAgedClimbee]

*got to go with no

[MiddleAgedClimbee]

How about food on lap? That's usually how it works out.

[Andres77]

Soup is easier than most people realize

[_Maya_]

Food on lap doesn't count as a win lol

[MiddleAgedClimbee]

I'll stick with successfully imbibing sake👏

[Andres77]

Sticking with known skills is definitely a positive way to go

[JackCarter]

No
I've tried multiple times, but it always led to "Chopped Sticks"

[_Maya_]

Lol 😆

[OfMiceandMen]

I do know how. I often make Sushi, Ramen and other dishes and get lots of practice. I have about six sets of chopsticks. I even have a set in my truck that use if I head to a food truck or get take out while I am away working.

[ArrowheadSW]

Oh yeah I can. But when I am in an Asian restaurant I'll ask for a spoon for the soup. Some of those restaurants just give you the bowl of soup and no spoon.

[Sparkie460]

I have never eaten with chopsticks before. If I had no other utensils to eat with but chopsticks I'd probably starve to death

[_Maya_]

Lol you'd have to resort to HANDS 😆

[Sparkie460]

Yes you are probably right. Eat like a cave man

[Andres77]

Or stab the food with the stick like a skewer

[Sparkie460]

How do you stab rice or noodles? I can understand stabing chicken or steak, but you can't do it with smaller foods

[Andres77]

That’s what I meant. Stab the stuff with mass. Other stuff, put the bowl to your mouth and scoop it in with the sticks

[FreyaRed]

Yes, but I prefer elegant eating with fork, spoon and knife. There is nothing worse than slurping sounds of others while eating and with chopsticks are those sound unavoidable.

[HitsyHonesty]

THAH!! Chopsticks! I know how to uhm get them to work? If it's the right way, that's the real question! I'm going to watch a tutorial on it today...

[Sour-rose]

I do. I remember my aunt taking a picture using with both of them in each hand. It was her birthday so i ain't gonna be that bish, it was good times

[TallAnon]

I lived in China for a while, those rotating tables - Learn or starve, lol

[_Maya_]

😆😆

[butterly248]

Nope. I am a nightmare lol. And I'm daring an Asian 😂

[butterly248]

Dating *

[_Maya_]

Lol have him teach you! 😆

[butterly248]

I did ge got frustrated with me. So he gave up. lol

[Starrrboy]

Nope, never tried because why would I lol... I hope it's not as hard as it looks 😅

[_Maya_]

It's not bad once you get the hang of it.

[lilBigPotato]

Sure but mostly eating sushi which isn't too difficult. With some other dishes I can have a bit more difficulties

[strateguy632]

the second is correct... for stirring. unfortunately i am not skilled at this eating.

[AviatorTom]

Yes, I learned to use chopsticks the first time I went to China. I use chopsticks whenever I eat Chinese food or Japanese sushi.

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

Yes, for past year I’ve used chopsticks mainly. I’ve beeb told I use them like a pro.

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

Like a native of China. I’ve often been complimented on that. It’s no wonder though, I’ve been in China on and off since i was 22 and in China I always used chopsticks.

[RedInnocent68]

Not well. My Chinese friends ascribe me to the level of young child. Although one friend once tried to convince me the relaxation from drinking would improve my skill 😂

[Kayla45]

Yup! Use them a lot when going to restaurants! 😜 Chip chop!!

[maroon_eyez]

I can manage but not a pro haha..
My first time using chopsticks was eating sushi😋

[_Maya_]

If you got it in your mouth then that's all that matters.

[maroon_eyez]

It reached my mouth without falling yeah lol😋