To use chopsticks easily, follow these simple steps:
- Hold the bottom chopstick : Place it in the valley between your thumb and index finger, resting it on the side of your ring finger. This chopstick remains mostly stationary and acts as a support
- Hold the top chopstick like a pencil : Grip it lightly between the tips of your thumb, index, and middle fingers. This chopstick moves to pick up food
- Practice the motion : Keep the bottom chopstick steady while moving the top one up and down using your index and middle fingers. This motion allows you to clamp down on food
- Pick up food : Place the chopsticks around the piece of food, gently close the top chopstick onto it, and lift it steadily toward your mouth without squeezing too hard to avoid dropping the food
Tips for easier use:
- Keep your hand relaxed, not too tight, to maintain control without flinging food
- Start practicing with easy-to-grip foods like cubed chicken or vegetables before moving on to slippery or delicate items
- When eating rice, use the chopsticks more like a scoop rather than a pinch
With a bit of practice, you will be able to use chopsticks confidently and easily
