Approximately one-third of the world's population use
chopsticks. Chopsticks (筷子, "kuàizi") are thought to be more
than 5,000 years old. They originated in China and began to
spread to Korea, Japan and Vietnam by 500 A.D. In Asian cuisine
and culture, chopstick usage contains a superstitious element.
The editors of AsianSupper walk you through the don’ts of
chopstick usage. 10 Chopstick Etiquette Rules - Don't use
chopsticks to skewer or spear food. - Don't stick your
chopsticks upright in your rice. They will resemble incense
sticks and be an omen of death. - Don’t wave your chopsticks
around or point them at people; this is a sign of rudeness. -
Don’t tap your chopsticks against the side of your bowl – only
beggars do this - Don't pass food from chopstick to chopstick.
It is similar to a funeral ritual in Japan. - Don’t suck or lick
your chopsticks; this is considered rude. - Don't use your
chopsticks to pull plates or dishes closer to you. - Don't cross
your chopsticks when they are resting. In China this