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| Dec 24, 2005 03:54 |   |
 | Have you tried eating pizza with chopsticks?? Actually there is a lot more to this subject than meets the eye. On a recent visit, it seemed to me that the whole dietary practices in China are governed by the use of chopsticks. There are so many styles of western food that are not enjoyed in China because of the necessity to have food pre cut into sizes suitable for use with chopsticks. The taste choices of Chinese people are very limited due to this reliance. I appreciate that most Chinese will disagree with me, but there is a whole other world of cuisine that they have not experienced, and never will because of the use of these utensils. PS I for one do not include pizza in that that is one big advantage that chopsticks have LOL |
| Dec 24, 2005 05:12 | #1 |
| Chinese have been using chopsticks for centuries. It is a superior eating tools than the western forks & knives. Eating with chopsticks require a certain amount of dexterity. Once you have mastered this skill, you can use it in more ways that the forks & knives. Westerners have often watch in awe at the chinese usage of this simple yet efficient chopsticks. Westerners have tried to use it but frequently found that the food have landed anywhere else except their mouth. Eating with forks & knives is a slow and bothersome process. You have to cut up the food in bite-size pieces before transferring to the mouth. By the time the westerners have taken 2 bites, the chinese would have finish their meals. |
| Dec 24, 2005 17:56 | #2 |
| Phoenix. The fact that Chinese have been eating with chopsticks for centuries does not, per se, make them a more efficient eating tool. Each type has its advantages and disadvantages, depending on the particular food being eaten. My point was that by limiting oneself to one particular eating tool, one denies oneself of many alternative foods, and a whole world of taste sensations. Another example might be Lasagne - or eating soup!. For myself, I enjoy the challenge of chopsticks, and sometimes marvel at the skill and dexterity chinese show in their use. However, I feel that chinese cuisine misses out on many culinary treats that the rest of the world enjoys, more's the pity! I would like to hear your opinion. |
| Dec 26, 2005 00:51 | #3 |
| It is a bit difficult for me to use chopsticks when I eat grainy food,like earthnut and bean:-( |
| Dec 26, 2005 03:40 | #4 |
| for pizza ,I would rather use my fingers than fork and knife or chopsticks :p the custom of using chopsticks won't stop us tasting western cate . it is just a matter of habit ,and we are willing to try different table wares especially the youth :P |
| Dec 26, 2005 04:38 | #5 |
| LOL Altur, Have you been to China recently ? The Chinese don't limit themselves to using 'just' chopsticks any more than we in the west simply use a knife and fork. The Chinese make and eat fabulous soup - with a spoon ;) I've seen Chinese and Westerners side by side eating pizza, burgers, Italian food etc... just like in the West with a knife and fork or with their fingers! Personally I love chopsticks as part of the whole custom of food and eating in China and having barely used a knife and fork in a year, I don't miss them at all!  |
| Dec 26, 2005 23:59 | #6 |
| QUOTE:"The Chinese make and eat fabulous soup - with a spoon" I like spoon for ever:-)  |
| Dec 27, 2005 00:18 | #7 |
| usually we use chopsticks when eating noodles ,rice and dishes ;use spoon when soup or porridge is served ;use toothpicks or fork eating fruit salad ; eat steamed bread with fingers ... |
| Dec 27, 2005 00:24 | #8 |
| We use knife to eat roast sheep:-) |
| Dec 27, 2005 19:36 | #9 |
| We use everything only if it can satisfy our appetite. LOL |
| Dec 27, 2005 21:34 | #10 |
| LOL,May~~~~~~~~~~~ |
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