Place the first chopstick
so that thicker part rests at the
base of your thumb and the
thinner part rests on the lower side
of your middle fingertip.
Bring your thumb forward so that it
traps the stick firmly in
place. At least two or three inches
of chopstick should extend
beyond your fingertip. Relax.
Now position the other chopstick
so that it is held against
the side of your index finger
by the end of your thumb.
Tap the ends of both sticks
on the plate, while holding them
at a slight angle to the table.
Allow them to slide just a
little so that the ends line
up. Place a little pressure on
the top chopstick. It will
pivot on your index finger just
above the second knuckle.
Remember: the bottom chopstick is
stationary. The tip of the
top chopstick will move towards
the tip of the bottom chopstick.Encourage
this. Hold those
tips together firmly enough
to grasp a piece of food and
lift it off the plate. Place
delicately into your waiting
mouth. Although there's no
need to stoop, you may wish to
lean over your plate a bit
during your first attempts.
It might save you a clean-up!
