The correct way to hold chopsticks

The difference between Chinese and foreigners in diet is reflected in many aspects, and tools are a typical one. Chinese people use chopsticks to eat, while foreigners usually use knives and forks. In the eyes of many people, chopsticks are very simple to use, they are nothing more than two wooden sticks. In fact, many people do not hold chopsticks correctly, they just get used to it. So, what is the correct way to hold chopsticks? Let’s take a look below.

Hand position: When holding chopsticks, you should hold the upper half of the chopsticks, with the force pointing upwards, which will save effort when using them.

Index finger : The index finger should be placed on the outside of the upper chopstick, holding the first chopstick on top. Mainly when the chopsticks are merged, press down on this chopstick with the index finger to make the chopsticks close and pick up food.

Middle finger: The middle finger should be placed in the middle under the two chopsticks to spread the two chopsticks apart. It is mainly used together with the index finger and thumb to move the upper chopstick to play the role of spreading and closing the two chopsticks.

Thumb: The thumb is opposite to the middle finger and should be placed in the middle of the two chopsticks, fixing the upper chopstick together with the index finger and middle finger. When spreading the chopsticks, push the first chopstick upwards with the thumb, and when closing them together, press the first chopstick down with the thumb, and manipulate the chopsticks by twisting the upper first chopstick with the thumb.

Ring finger: The ring finger should be placed under the second chopstick below. It is mainly used to push the second chopstick below upwards to bring them together.

Little finger: The little finger does not play a big role. It is just placed under the ring finger to help the ring finger push up the second chopstick below.

Wrist: When using several fingers to hold chopsticks, the wrist should be flexible. Finding the food mainly depends on the rotation of the wrist, not the arm. This way the range of motion is small and it is comfortable to watch.

Keep the chopsticks aligned: Hold the chopsticks in the correct hand position and align the heads of the two chopsticks when using them. This way, you can pick up food accurately and quickly.