Chopsticks are a great way to learn how to use chopsticks.

1, the correct chopsticks gesture: the correct way to use chopsticks is not unique but are similar. The upper chopsticks are controlled by the thumb, index finger and middle finger. The lower chopsticks should be fixed and only the upper chopsticks should be moved to hold the food.

2, the standard length of chopsticks is seven inches and six minutes (25.3 mm), is a traditional Chinese custom, on behalf of the seven human emotions, a pair of chopsticks when using an active one for the yang, not moving one for the yin, picking up a pair of chopsticks when the idea is

control of the seven emotions and six desires, the yin and yang, that is, for health.

3, the use of chopsticks etiquette: holding chopsticks posture should be standardized, the need to use other tableware

during the meal should first put down the chopsticks can not insert chopsticks into a bowl of rice or rice, something temporarily away from the table can not put the chopsticks inserted in the bowl

should be put on the chopstick holder.

4, in the dining process has raised the chopsticks but do not know which dish to eat at this time, do not move the chopsticks back and forth in the dish

or in the air cruise but do not pinch food, pinch the food should not be put back to the plate.

5. Don't use chopsticks to pick up food and put it in your mouth or use your tongue to lick anything attached to the chopsticks, and don't use the chopsticks to push bowls, plates and cups; don't use the chopsticks as props to flail around or use the chopsticks to point out other people with your chopsticks when you are talking at the table

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6. Don't point your chopsticks at people or point your finger at them while you're eating, and put your chopsticks down gently when you're done using them.

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Precautions for buying chopsticks:

1, do not buy chopsticks coated with colorful paint, because the heavy metals in the paint lead and organic solvents such as benzene and other substances are carcinogenic, and will be used with wear and tear and shedding, the wells enter the human body with food.

2, plastic chopsticks are brittle and easily deformed by heat. Melting, which produces substances harmful to the human body.

3. Bone chopsticks have a good texture, but they are easily discolored, and they are also more expensive.

4, silver, stainless steel and other metal chopsticks are too heavy, feel bad, and strong thermal conductivity, eating too hot food is easy to burn the mouth.

5, bamboo chopsticks are non-toxic, harmless and very environmentally friendly, because most people can not judge whether the paint is healthy, it is recommended to try to choose the color of the chopsticks without paint. Wooden chopsticks try to choose the higher density texture detailed. However, due to the material, bamboo chopsticks and wooden chopsticks are not easy to clean and can be contaminated by disease microorganisms, so they should be sterilized frequently.

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