Have your chopsticks skills declined?

[Nathan]

Chopsticks can be mastered without much effort, when I was younger using chopsticks was easy peasy. Nowadays I'm having some difficulty.

I'm thinking my difficulty may be due to:
1. dry skin
2.Tactile sensory decline
3.Lessening cognitive feedback

I am thinking of buying some Korean chopsticks, which are stainless steel and come square or round. I'm leaning toward the square chopsticks, thinking the grip might be a bit better.

Anyone having problems with chopsticks that they didn't used to have?

 

[Pecos]

I do just fine with the basic wooden ones, but let me steer you away from the stainless steel ones used in Korea. Those are very difficult to master.

 

[Pinky]

I'm embarrassed to say it, but, my non-Asian husband uses chopsticks better than I do. I manage, but don't hold them the proper way

 

[Gary O']

Anyone having problems with chopsticks that they didn't used to have?

Never gained the ability
In China, the cooks learned to bring this gweilo a big spoon

 

[SeaBreeze]

I've never use chopsticks, I've always use a fork for enjoying any Asian foods.

 

[Pecos]

I've never use chopsticks, I've always use a fork for enjoying any Asian foods.

LOL
There are places on the planet where you might get a bit hungry.

 

[Irwin]

I'm embarrassed to say it, but, my non-Asian husband uses chopsticks better than I do. I manage, but don't hold them the proper way

Same here. I don't use them correctly, but I like to eat Chinese food with them more for the novelty of eating with sticks than anything else.

 

[SeaBreeze]

LOL
There are places on the planet where you might get a bit hungry.

If I'm ever there, believe me, I'll adapt, no problem,

 

[Pecos]

If I'm ever there, believe me, I'll adapt, no problem,

LOL, I knew you would, and probably pretty quickly.

 

[Nathan]

I do just fine with the basic wooden ones, but let me steer you away from the stainless steel ones used in Korea. Those are very difficult to master.

@Pecos , thanks for the 411...adding to my difficulty is the last thing I need.

 

[dseag2]

My chopstick skills are terrible. I was with several friends eating in a Japanese restaurant and 3 of them devoured their noodles quickly while wrestled mine with a fork. I didn't even finish my dish because I was so embarrassed.

 

[jujube]

I hate stainless steel chopsticks with a passion.....too slippery. Give me wood ones anyday.

 

[Ladybj]

Many years ago a friend took me to a Sushi restaurant. I looked around and did not see any forks on the table.. I asked in silence, where are the folks, his response: there are no forks. Therefore, I had to learn to use chopsticks. To my surprise, I did pretty darn good. Priceless moment!!

 

[Nathan]

I hate stainless steel chopsticks with a passion.....too slippery. Give me wood ones anyday.

Thanks for the first person testimonial, it helps me to get a better understanding when I can walk in someone else's shoes.

 

[MarciKS]

Chopsticks can be mastered without much effort, when I was younger using chopsticks was easy peasy. Nowadays I'm having some difficulty.

I'm thinking my difficulty may be due to:
1. dry skin
2.Tactile sensory decline
3.Lessening cognitive feedback

I am thinking of buying some Korean chopsticks, which are stainless steel and come square or round. I'm leaning toward the square chopsticks, thinking the grip might be a bit better.

Anyone having problems with chopsticks that they didn't used to have?

i would have to have the capability to eat with them to begin with. i can KINDA eat with them. kinda...

 

[Jules]

No skill with chopsticks. It’s too embarrassing to attempt while in a restaurant. Maybe picked up Asian takeout once in the the past ten years so no attempts at home either.

 

[Aunt Bea]

If I'm ever there, believe me, I'll adapt, no problem,

Me too!

 

[Shero]

Chopsticks can be mastered without much effort, when I was younger using chopsticks was easy peasy. Nowadays I'm having some difficulty.

I'm thinking my difficulty may be due to:
1. dry skin
2.Tactile sensory decline
3.Lessening cognitive feedback

I am thinking of buying some Korean chopsticks, which are stainless steel and come square or round. I'm leaning toward the square chopsticks, thinking the grip might be a bit better.

Anyone having problems with chopsticks that they didn't used to have?

I'm okay with chopsticks, but Nathan, you may want to get those trainer chopsticks.

 

[rkunsaw]

I've haven't used chopsticks since someone invented the fork.

 

[Pepper]

All my skills have declined. Yes, I gave up on chopsticks.

 

[Nathan]

I think I'm going to do two things:
1. make sure my hands aren't too dry- using hand-cream daily(need it anyway).
2. Leave the chopsticks out in plain view, so I'll remember to practice daily until I get good with them.

 

[JaniceM]

I've never even tried to use them. Not much experience with Asian food- haven't had ramen in many years, and don't like rice unless it has -aroni at the end of the name. Used forks for both.

 

[Ruth n Jersey]

I always get chop sticks when at the Chinese buffet. I use them to push the meat out of the crab legs. Works great since the ones they serve look like spider legs.

 

[Aunt Bea]

I think I'm going to do two things:
1. make sure my hands aren't too dry- using hand-cream daily(need it anyway).
2. Leave the chopsticks out in plain view, so I'll remember to practice daily until I get good with them.

 

[Nathan]

If Mr. Miyagi can do it I can do it! If I can successfully grab a fly with chopsticks I'm going to apply for a black belt certification.