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01-MAR-2005 J.S.Nasche

03-01-05

Tallahassee / Quincy, Florida

A man, … a real man, … is fascinated by different lands and different cultures. I for example have studied a great deal about the Navajo People, the Cherokee People, the Spanish, Japanese, Chinese and Italian. I’ve also studied extensively archeology, anthology, ancient history and pre-Columbian history in the Americas. It is a source of great joy and fascination to learn more about the world around me and the people that inhabit this wonderful place. Above are antique Chop Sticks from Japan, made of Teak wood and hand painted, purchased in Japan at the time of my birth 50 some years ago.

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Guest 04-Mar-2005 15:18
I’m with Guest, Gerie, Erik and Dawn. Lower part of the thumb holds the first chopstick against the third finger. Pad of the thumb hold and acts as a pivot for the top chopstick, which is moved by the first and second finger. But then I learnt in Hong Kong so maybe there is something to the Chinese/Japanese theory.
Dawn03-Mar-2005 06:01
My father would just say.. "hand me the fork." (Dawn however runs to her 2nd drawer-pulls out one set of many chopsticks, hmm.. middle finger gal here. *grin*)
Richard Devine02-Mar-2005 07:54
Well John, I first learned to use chopsticks in fourth grade, but then it was about fourteen years before I had any Oriental foods after that. In fact, it was not until after I got out of the Marines that I started eating Chinese cusine. Perhaps I'll post a photo of my own chopsticks after I find a place to live and stow my household goods shipment. In more recent years I have learned alternative uses for chopsticks, though I will not go into that here. In conclusion, I should think that the proper method with which to hold chopsticks is whatever works best for you. (BTW, the stir-fry was awesome! I do love Teriyaki.)
John S. Nasche02-Mar-2005 07:48
Only you Gerie! LOL! Only you! That's why I love you so much! You have such a delightful way of looking at the world! Who else could draw some kind of connection between eating with chopsticks and sex?
Guest 02-Mar-2005 07:46
Well I think it's kind of like sex! LOL!!! There really isn't a wrong way to do either one:-)
Guest 02-Mar-2005 06:29
I still can't do it properly
John S. Nasche02-Mar-2005 03:28
This led to an interesting discussion and experimentation in my home tonight Mr. / Ms. Guest. My friend Erik and my wife both hold the chopsticks in the manner that you described as Chinese, … and yet my daughter Allison and myself both held them in the manner you see here. My parents who learned in Japan after the war taught me, … and I of course taught my daughter many years ago. All four of us could pick up a single grain of dried rice with no problem. Now I wonder if there is a difference in the Japanese way and Chinese way of holding chopsticks or if my father and mother simply just taught us the way that was easiest for them. Ira? As memory serves, you seem to be quite experienced with chopsticks per images in your PAD, any thoughts? Any other guest or visitor who can enlighten us?
Guest 02-Mar-2005 01:02
As a Chinese, let me point out something wrong about your way using chop sticks, the middle finger should be in the middle of two chop sticks.

Anyways, very good job. Cheers.