Know Your Chopsticks: Difference Between Chopsticks In Asian Countries!

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Southeast Asian countries use chopsticks as a preferred choice for cutleries. But they’re all not the same!

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Yes, whether you’re in China, Japan, or even Korea, the people in these countries use them differently.

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Here’s a glimpse into how chopsticks usage differs from country to country!

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In Japan, people use chopsticks that are often longer and thicker.

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Koreans use chopsticks that are medium length and they have a flat shape. Not to mention, these are often made of steel.

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In China, chopsticks are made longer and thicker. Moreover, the sides are also circular!

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In Vietnam, these are quite similar to those made in China but instead have blunt ends.

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Nepali people make their chopsticks from bamboo and are short in length!

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So, how do you use chopsticks?

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