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Etiquette of chopsticks, do you know?
Aug 14, 2007 04:56
  • EVENING
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hehe, chopstick (kuai zi) is the most common tableware used in China, but do you know what you should or shouldn't do with them?

Give you a hint and hope anyone can continue!

Do not knock the plates or bowls loudly with your kuai zi. This is regarded as the behavior of beggers.

Others?......
Aug 14, 2007 05:51
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Crossing them on the table?
Aug 14, 2007 17:22
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  • DAVEC
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Do not point with them, that is considered rude. Do not stick them upright in a bowl of rice, similar to burning incense sticks. These are things you shouldnt do
Aug 14, 2007 17:24
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  • DAVEC
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As for things to do with them. Pick up the lovely Chinese food and enjoy. Oh and if sharing food turn them around
Aug 14, 2007 19:53
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You are great, Dave, you know much about chopsticks!!
Aug 15, 2007 00:10
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  • DAVEC
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Thank you, I try to learn as much as I can. Then I dont embarrass myself or others.
Aug 15, 2007 04:15
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When you need to change a tableware, put your chopsticks on the special shelf. Do not use another tableware together with chopsticks.
Aug 15, 2007 10:51
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Many times I heard these instructions, but fail to follow on big party . Memory did not work due to loud & funny talk, friends pressing to eat more and other--?
One day I put my chopsticks on wastage plate and ---?
Aug 15, 2007 20:26
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The etiquette is just for formal. I never care about these when dining with my friends and family.
Aug 16, 2007 21:36
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  • LEONARDO
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When I dined out with an Australian friend in a Chinese restaurant for the first time, she was clumsy with Chinese chopstick; while in a Westen Restaurant, forks and knives, you can imagine how embarrassed I was.
Aug 20, 2007 04:43
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chinese chopsticks can help you become more and more smart!
I found the detailed introduction of chopsticks on this website, very interesting, I learned a lot. you can find it in China Discovery.
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