Chopsticks 101 - The Dos and Dont's

Answers to S1 - Pronunciation Practice

Part 1

1.  There's a whole lot

2.  master the art of chopstick use

3.  people are unaware of all the etiquette rules

4.  behavior that is rude, childish or disrespectful

5.  Avoid doing this as it can offend people

Part 2

1.  into a bowl of rice

2.  place your chopsticks on the chopstick rest in front of you

3.  leave them in your mouth

4.  Licking your chopsticks is viewed as an impolite gesture

5.  powder on the chopsticks

Part 3

1.  pull plates or bowls towards you

2.  makes it easier for accidents to happen

3.  a bowl could tip over and hot soup could spill

4.  pick it up

5.  pick your food up correctly

Part 4

1.  the food you want to eat

2.  Hovering your chopsticks is another no-no

3.  This is especially important

4.  other diners will look at you

5.  children will stare at you

Part 5

1.  It's not a good idea

2.  leave them on top of a bowl

3.  If you want a break from eating

4.  next to each other

5.  choose what to eat

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