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Peter A

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> 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
>
>

It's traditional with certain types of food (Chinese, Japanese, etc).
When these foods are prepared correctly, they are in pieces that can
easily be eaten with chopsticks. There's no need to dispose of
chopsticks, they go thru the dishwasher fine and can be used dozens of
times. When soup is involved, there is a spoon provided (CHinese) or it
is considered OK to drink from the bowl (Japanese).
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Peter Aitken