Chopsticks Etiquette

I'm no chopsticks guru; I'm actually an idiot when it comes to using them!

However, lest we want to make a fool of ourselves while eating, put into mind these few chopsticks etiquette rules:

1.  Do not tap your chopsticks on the edge of your bowl.  This symbolizes a beggar!

2.  You may hold the rice bowl to your mouth and use your chopsticks to push your food directly to your mouth.

3.  Do not use your chopsticks to point at other people while talking (imagine doing this with a fork!)

4.  Never ever stick your chopsticks into a bowl of rice.  This resembles how incense is burned for the dead, and symbolizes wishing death for your dining buddies.

5.  Traditionally, people use their own chopsticks to take food from platters.  But in recent practice, in formal occasions, serving chopsticks are already used.

6. When seated for a meal, it is common custom to allow elders to take up their chopsticks before anyone else.

7.  Do not dip your chopsticks in the platter and dig for what you want.

8.  Do not suck on the tip of your chopsticks (then dip it in the back in the platter... eew!)




I hope these few reminders would help you enjoy your Chinese meal! :)  Happy eating!


<3 BVG


Source:  http://www.masterchinese.com/how-to-learn-chinese-mandarin/business-chinese-learning/tips-on-how-to-use-chopsticks/