Why Chopsticks?

[Yuna7780]

They've had chopsticks forever because they probably never thought of making forks or spoons in ancient times.

[Shaelyn]

Originally Posted by Nyororin

Why do other places use spoons and forks? Isn`t it a lot easier to actually have some control over the thing you`re eating than to just stab it or try to scoop it up?

I know that that was on the first page...but I agree with their point.

I used to hate chopsticks when I was little...but now I get annoyed trying to shovel stuff like rice in my mouth with a fork, versus picking up up with chopsticks. chopsticks aren't necessarily easier - in that, you have to actually learn how to use them...but once you take the time to do so, IMO it makes for a better way of eating.

now to answer directly the question "why do they?" ...probably b/c it's traditional. and...why not?

it's just a different culture. that's all.

[Retrogamer77]

Personally I find them a lot easier to use. I feel they're more convenient and I eat with them 90% of the time. I'm not Asian either. I don't know, it probably does have to do with the fact that yes, most traditional Japanese food is made to be eaten more easily with chopsticks.

[MMM]

Originally Posted by ITADAKIMASU

yeah, and you misunderstood it

So when you said "Yes"...you were really saying "No".

Got it now.

[Daydreamer]

I like to eat food with chopsticks, it's fun and i know how to eat rice with it now i'm going to trey to teach my little brother.

[SakuraSan]

Think about it!
You have been brought up using KFS, and the Asian have been brought up using chopsticks. Thats why. Cuz its what they do
I actually prefer using chopsticks and i dont think ive ever strugled using them :]

[vulgarshudder]

Was Tenchu always such a troll?

[MMM]

I think he has been troll-free on this thread...

[hikarisokashi]

Originally Posted by fara7

I am not trying to make fun or anything but why do Japanese, Koreans and others use chopsticks? isn't it much easier to just take a spoon or fork and eat their food? I know this may sound a bit stupid but i am just curious why.

I just heard before that eating using chopsticks improves your concentration power, is that true? and are there any other benefits of using chopsticks?

i don't know, i live in the U.S. and we always use knives and forks and spoons, but i love using chopsticks! even if im not eating chinese or japanesse(never had but i wanna try some)!

[Hyakushi]

Originally Posted by Tenchu

*Laughter stops* ... ... ... ! ... What are you saying, exactley?

Nothing at all

On Topic: I like useing chopsticks hehe even though I was raised eating with my hands there just way more exciting than a fork.