Why are Korean chopsticks flat?

Reason:

1. Korea thinks that wooden chopsticks will waste wood, but its own resources are limited. In order to protect resources, steel chopsticks are used. Moreover, there is a saying that using heavy metal chopsticks can make people understand that food is hard to come by and respect food more-the weight in their hands is the dignity of food.

2. Wooden chopsticks have rough surfaces, and it is easy to leave unclean things, while metal chopsticks do not, and it is also easy to clean.

3. Korean cuisine is dominated by soups, and there will be various rich ingredients such as meat, seafood and vegetables on the dining table, while chopsticks are flat, which can not only peel off fishbones conveniently, but also be very useful for holding any food.

Extended information:

Introduction of chopsticks dining etiquette in Korea:

1. When dining with elders, the younger generation can only move chopsticks after the elders move chopsticks.

2. Don't hold the spoon and chopsticks in your hand at the same time; Don't put spoons and chopsticks on the bowl; Don't eat and drink soup with a bowl (this is just the opposite of our tradition).

3. Eat soup before eating other food; Don't make any noise when eating, and don't let spoons and chopsticks touch the bowl and make any noise.

4. The food enjoyed by * * * should be put on their own plates before eating, and vinegar sauce and hot sauce should also be dipped in the plates.

5. Don't eat too fast or too slowly, and keep pace with others. When dining with elders, wait until the elders put down their spoons and chopsticks before putting them down.

6. After eating, put the spoon and chopsticks in the original position, and put the used napkins on the table one after another.

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