Pondering the use of chopsticks in western society. Since forks,
knives, spoons were invented, why do we still use chopsticks?

Chopsticks are disposable, which impacts the environment and uses up
trees.

They're ancient.

You can't cut up a piece of teriyaki chicken or a big piece of sushi
with chopsticks. You can't scoop up the soup with a chopstick. You
can't spear anything with a chopstick. It seems that modern utensils
make more sense but we still use chopsticks.

And, some of us aren't very good at using them, either. (me) Is
considered that eating with chopsticks tidier than eating with a knife
and fork? It seems less tidy to me and some slurping and splattering
occurs in the course of using chopsticks.

Why aren't chopsticks being phased out? Why do we use chopsticks for
certain types of food?

Do they make food taste better? Is the slender chopstick able to place
the food on the tongue in a location that may enhance the flavor?

Just wondering.

Karen