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Chopsticks
I have something to admit.... I don't know how to use chopsticks. I've tried so many times, I even bought those stupid beginners sticks with a spring, but for me its like I'm retarded... I become the most socially awkward person in the world.
So here is my offer OOT. Teach me how to use chopsticks and I'll give you $100. If I learn from a combination of posters I'll split the money. If I still don't learn, or if I'm just too lazy to do anything about it then you are SOL. Anyone up for the challenge? PS: I have some nerve damage, my hands are weak due to a skiing accident. This should make it extra hard [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] TT [img]/images/graemlins/club.gif[/img] |
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Hey man, don't ask me. I'm Asian, and I only know how to use chopsticks the 'scissors' way, which is a complete embarrassment to the rest of my family. [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]
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You just gotta get used to having the sticks there between your fingers. Once you get used to them being there and balanced, the rest is just pushing down with the index finger. It's all a matter of getting used to the chopsticks being there.
P.S. If my 10-thumb-having ex-girlfriend can learn to use chopsticks, you can do it too. |
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I have something to admit.... I don't know how to use chopsticks. I've tried so many times, I even bought those stupid beginners sticks with a spring, but for me its like I'm retarded... I become the most socially awkward person in the world. So here is my offer OOT. Teach me how to use chopsticks and I'll give you $100. If I learn from a combination of posters I'll split the money. If I still don't learn, or if I'm just too lazy to do anything about it then you are SOL. Anyone up for the challenge? PS: I have some nerve damage, my hands are weak due to a skiing accident. This should make it extra hard [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] TT [img]/images/graemlins/club.gif[/img] [/ QUOTE ] So what do you do when you go out to a nice sushi place? Ask for a fork? |
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ill teach u. come by tmorow.
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Hey man, don't ask me. I'm Asian, and I only know how to use chopsticks the 'scissors' way, which is a complete embarrassment to the rest of my family. [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] [/ QUOTE ] I can't do the 'scissors' way so I actually think that this technique is cool. |
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Steve: woah.
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This is not a hacker link: chop stick demo
What are those spring things you speak of? I have never seen them. Anyway, the way I learned was to balance one in the crook of my thumb and index finger, the other held by thumb, index finger and middle finger much as you hold a pencil. Then move the one held on top (by thumb, index, and middle) up and down to grab food stuffs. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] |
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Only one stick moves. Hold one stick like a pencil, that one is still. Put the other one along your pointer finger and just use it to press food against the stationary one. EDIT: After you have the stationary one in the same place as a pencil, it rests inside your thumb and on your little and ring fingers. You use the other two fingers to guide the moving stick with the tip of your thumb holding in place. You can see it best here: http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2039.html |
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I learned by dating an asian girl who made fun of me until i did it right.
Oddly i highly recommend this method. |
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I learned by dating an asian girl who made fun of me until i did it right. Oddly i highly recommend this method. [/ QUOTE ] has everyone on this site dated an asian girl/are in love with them? |
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First step is the bottom chopstick. Grasp it so that there is pressure between the base of your thumb and around the first line of your middle finger as such:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/reef/hand1.jpg This leaves the top of your thumb and index finger completely free to grasp and control the top chopstick. The base one doesn't move, only the top http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/reef/hand2.jpg |
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Hey man, don't ask me. I'm Asian, and I only know how to use chopsticks the 'scissors' way, which is a complete embarrassment to the rest of my family. [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] [/ QUOTE ] |
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I learned by dating an asian girl who made fun of me until i did it right. Oddly i highly recommend this method. [/ QUOTE ] This probably would be a highly effective method. I recommend the really annoying nagging type with a high-pitched whiny voice. You will have killed her or learned how to use chopsticks by the end of day 2. |
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1, Grab chopsticks firmly in your right fist
2, Stab goon 3, Tip barman extra 10% |
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Bring a fork in your pocket.
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[ QUOTE ] I have something to admit.... I don't know how to use chopsticks. I've tried so many times, I even bought those stupid beginners sticks with a spring, but for me its like I'm retarded... I become the most socially awkward person in the world. So here is my offer OOT. Teach me how to use chopsticks and I'll give you $100. If I learn from a combination of posters I'll split the money. If I still don't learn, or if I'm just too lazy to do anything about it then you are SOL. Anyone up for the challenge? PS: I have some nerve damage, my hands are weak due to a skiing accident. This should make it extra hard [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] TT [img]/images/graemlins/club.gif[/img] [/ QUOTE ] So what do you do when you go out to a nice sushi place? Ask for a fork? [/ QUOTE ] Fingers. Bdk & Turnip just took me to a sushi place recently, I was so embarrassed because its so foreign to me (luckily they were super cool), but I have to get over my fear ASAP! TT TT [img]/images/graemlins/club.gif[/img] |
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ill teach u. come by tmorow. -brad [/ QUOTE ] Dam, you need the money that badly? TT [img]/images/graemlins/club.gif[/img] |
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Steve: woah. [/ QUOTE ] http://www.thepoorman.net/wp-content...talesofwoe.jpg Dude.. I'm not BisonBison, what do you expect? I not perfect [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] TT [img]/images/graemlins/club.gif[/img] |
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http://www.robsworld.org/chopsticks.html ship it. [/ QUOTE ] This is worth at least $5. TT [img]/images/graemlins/club.gif[/img] |
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I learned by dating an asian girl who made fun of me until i did it right. Oddly i highly recommend this method. [/ QUOTE ] I dated quite a few Asian gals who essentially ignored this flaw in my personality. My little girl could use chopsticks at 3, I never learned [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] TT [img]/images/graemlins/club.gif[/img] |
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First step is the bottom chopstick. Grasp it so that there is pressure between the base of your thumb and around the first line of your middle finger as such: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/reef/hand1.jpg This leaves the top of your thumb and index finger completely free to grasp and control the top chopstick. The base one doesn't move, only the top http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/reef/hand2.jpg [/ QUOTE ] Reef - I had to take 3 years or remedial "holding a pencil" in grade school and I still don't do it right. - $0.00 TT [img]/images/graemlins/club.gif[/img] |
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[ QUOTE ] I learned by dating an asian girl who made fun of me until i did it right. Oddly i highly recommend this method. [/ QUOTE ] has everyone on this site dated an asian girl/are in love with them? [/ QUOTE ] Yes. |
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What are those spring things you speak of? I have never seen them. [/ QUOTE ] like this - http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0...CLZZZZZZZ_.jpg |
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Dude.. I'm not BisonBison, what do you expect? I not perfect
All I'm saying is, when TT decides that only OOT can help him learn to use chopsticks, he's in hard straits. Shoplift some wooden ones from a cheap chinese place, take them home and practice picking up stuff. |
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TT, I MSpainted you instructions on how I hold chop sticks.
In the upper panel you pinch the bottom chop stick between your ring and middle fingers and keep this still through the eating process. In the bottom panel you now grab the other chopstick with your pointer and thumb and move it up and down with your pointer finger so that it can meet the bottom chopstick and thus pick you up food. gl, hobbs http://img463.imageshack.us/img463/7...psticks7wl.jpg |
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First step is the bottom chopstick. Grasp it so that there is pressure between the base of your thumb and around the first line of your middle finger as such: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/reef/hand1.jpg This leaves the top of your thumb and index finger completely free to grasp and control the top chopstick. The base one doesn't move, only the top http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/reef/hand2.jpg [/ QUOTE ] This is an unusual way to hold the bottom chopstick. Normally, it should rest on the end of your pinky finger and be partially supported by the end of your ring finger. (I can't do this properly myself without cramping up after 10-15 minutes) OP, you'll gain my utmost respect if you can learn to use those foot long Chinese cooking chopsticks or the annoying Japanese chopsticks that are smooth and tapered. |
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[ QUOTE ] I learned by dating an asian girl who made fun of me until i did it right. Oddly i highly recommend this method. [/ QUOTE ] has everyone on this site dated an asian girl/are in love with them? [/ QUOTE ] I knew how to use them long before I met her though. |
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TT, I MSpainted you instructions on how I hold chop sticks. In the upper panel you pinch the bottom chop stick between your ring and middle fingers and keep this still through the eating process. In the bottom panel you now grab the other chopstick with your pointer and thumb and move it up and down with your pointer finger so that it can meet the bottom chopstick and thus pick you up food. gl, hobbs http://img463.imageshack.us/img463/7...psticks7wl.jpg [/ QUOTE ] I have a slight adaptation to these instructions. I hold the bottom one against the tip of my ring finger and just above where my the finger is attached to my palm. I hold the top one with the tip of my middle finger and the first joint of the finger. If you can't get it with Hobbs, hope this helps. I eat nigiri sushi with my fingers, but use chopsticks for other kinds and stirfry stuff. This reminds me, I should make sushi for myself again soon. |
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chopsticks have evolved into a newer, better entity: the fork.
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<u>BEST CHOPSTICK TUTORIAL FROM A 100% CHINESE DUDE</u>
Bottom chopstick Should rest on the space between the joint/fingernail of the ring finger and the socket between the thumb and index finger. Note: your ring finger may be a little sore if not sued to it, but only lasts a short time and is easily worth it for chopstick proficiency. http://img314.imageshack.us/img314/5...ture0030fk.jpg Top chopstick Should rest on the space between the fingernail/joint of middle finger and be covered by the index finger. Thumb also provides support. http://img314.imageshack.us/img314/9...ture0051er.jpg Combine together. http://img463.imageshack.us/img463/8...ture0066di.jpg Bottom chopstick never moves. Thumb, middle finger, and pinky never move. Only index and middle finger move. Move those fingers together downward to close. http://img463.imageshack.us/img463/9...ture0072jt.jpg Move index and middle finger upward together to open. http://img463.imageshack.us/img463/4...ture0081ci.jpg |
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[ QUOTE ] What are those spring things you speak of? I have never seen them. [/ QUOTE ] like this - http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0...CLZZZZZZZ_.jpg [/ QUOTE ] CUTE! And they can double as stir sticks. I need some. |
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Welcome to Chinese Restaurant. Please try your Nice Chinese Food with chopsticks. the traditional and typical of Chinese glonous history and cultual.
Learn how to use your chopsticks Tuk under thurnb and hold firmly Add second chcostick hold it as you hold a pencil Hold first chopstick on orginal position move its second up and down now you can pick - up anything |
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I can use chopsticks just fine, except with rice. I get so angry eating rice with chopsticks! [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]
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TT, I MSpainted you instructions on how I hold chop sticks. In the upper panel you pinch the bottom chop stick between your ring and middle fingers and keep this still through the eating process. In the bottom panel you now grab the other chopstick with your pointer and thumb and move it up and down with your pointer finger so that it can meet the bottom chopstick and thus pick you up food. gl, hobbs http://img463.imageshack.us/img463/7...psticks7wl.jpg [/ QUOTE ] lmao @ green hands |
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TT, I MSpainted you instructions on how I hold chop sticks. In the upper panel you pinch the bottom chop stick between your ring and middle fingers and keep this still through the eating process. In the bottom panel you now grab the other chopstick with your pointer and thumb and move it up and down with your pointer finger so that it can meet the bottom chopstick and thus pick you up food. gl, hobbs http://img463.imageshack.us/img463/7...psticks7wl.jpg [/ QUOTE ] Hobbs: I think you owe me money. That was the worst lesson ever. I have hand cramps now. TT [img]/images/graemlins/club.gif[/img] |
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I use chopsticks better than Asians. And I am as white as snow. But I would have to show you in person, virtual teaching has its limits.....
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I use chopsticks better than Asians. And I am as white as snow. But I would have to show you in person, virtual teaching has its limits..... [/ QUOTE ] So does Near Vancouver BC. TT [img]/images/graemlins/club.gif[/img] |
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First step is the bottom chopstick. Grasp it so that there is pressure between the base of your thumb and around the first line of your middle finger as such: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/reef/hand1.jpg This leaves the top of your thumb and index finger completely free to grasp and control the top chopstick. The base one doesn't move, only the top http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/reef/hand2.jpg [/ QUOTE ] YES.. The bottom chopstick is dead, and never moves. The top does all the work. Too many chopstick noobs try to move both....DONT!! |
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