Learn how to use chopsticks.

I once saw an article on the Internet saying that foreigners were surprised when they saw BTS eating bread and cake. Interestingly, I found the reactions of foreigners more surprising and Interesting. Because I was comfortable eating cake with chopsticks.

When I watch YouTube, I often see videos where people from countries that do not use chopsticks find it difficult to use them. So, this time, I would like to post how to use chopsticks.

How to use chopsticks.

1. The side with the pattern is the handle.

Most of the chopsticks used by Koreans are made of iron, and they are divided into a patterned side and an unpatterned side. It is made to become thinner as it goed down to the unpatterned side, and this is the part that pick up food.

2. The shape of the hand holding the chopsticks

the first time you hold your chopsticks, you will put unnecessary force on your hands. This is a very natural phenomenon, as your hands have not yet developed the muscles that use chopsticks. The force holding it is equal to the force you would hold on a light object you see around you.

I will explain to you the shape of a hand holding chopsticks. Let's spread out fingers. Next, make the little finger vertical and stack the fingers in order. And if you release the force naturally, your fingers will bend. The thumb is placed where the first joint of the index finger ends. This is the shape of the hand holding the chopsticks.

3. Let's hold the chopsticks.

Place both sides of the middle finger so that the chopsticks pass through it. At this time, place your fingers on the 2/3 point of the chopsticks. After that, gather the ends together so that they will naturally form a V shape.

Now that you are able to hold chopsticks, try using only your index and middle fingers. Think of the ring and pinky fingers as supporting the chopsticks underneath without moving.

There are also chopsticks in the shape of an inverted V with the top of the chopsticks open. It doesn't matter if you use it like this, but it's difficult to pick up small things, and it takes a lot of unnecessary force on your hands, so your hands get tired quickly.

4. Practice picking up small and light objects with chopsticks.

Congratulations. I think that even if you read this article and follow how to use chopsticks, when you pick up food, your chopsticks will twist in to an X shape, contrary to what you think. Don't worry it's normal. As I said before, it is because the muscles that use chopsticks are not formed.

If you have kidney beans or peas around you. we recommend that you practice picking them up. If you practice this 10 times a day for a week, you will become proficient with chopsticks.

If that doesn't work, try searching for 'chopstick straightener' on Amazon. Then there are various products, so it is a good way to buy and use them.