[fartman77]

let's see, personally i try not to work my waiter too much or do anything to piss him/her off. asking for utensils shouldn't be a problem, it's not like i'm sending food back or anything. but i def like to minimize the chances of pissing the waiter off, and sending him to get something could do that(as the saying goes, don't fk with ppl who handle your food). i can live with the given fork or chopsticks. (note: i just thought about it, you can probably ask away as long as you do so after the food comes out. can't mess w/ your food once it's alrdy out)

But if you're a regular or tip well, you can always ask for anything at any time, really. shovel from the bowl method is def a good technique and it makes you look like a natural at eating fried rice. once again, very common for asians to use this method (if you are looking to fit in or assimilate a bit)

what color am i? yellow i guess? lol better to ask what race/ethnicity. I'm asian/chinese btw.

oh, when i called you super-white i didn't mean in complexion, i meant super-white in a cultural context. socks and sandals? only white ppl would wear that combo. don't take it as an insult, i'm teasing you is all.

gauging from the response from the dealer and locals, they were probably just surprised at a white person being able to use chopsticks. probably an uncommon sight in vegas i'm guessing.