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sticking chopsticks upright into a bowl of rice (a breach of etiquette)

dripping liquid (soup, sauce, etc.) from the tips of one's chopsticks (a breach of etiquette)

joining both chopsticks together and using them as a spoon (breach of chopstick etiquette)

festive chopsticks; thick round chopsticks used on festive occasions

(a smith's) tongs

holding one's chopsticks in one's mouth (a breach of etiquette)

pointing towards someone or something with one's chopsticks (a breach of etiquette)

hovering one's chopsticks back and forth over side dishes, when trying to choose which one to take (a breach of etiquette)

ringing one's chopsticks against a dish (in order to request seconds, etc.) (a breach of etiquette)

resting one's chopsticks across the top of one's bowl (a breach of etiquette)

aligning one's chopsticks by tapping them on the table, a dish, etc. (a breach of etiquette)

things prohibited by chopstick etiquette

things prohibited by chopstick etiquette

clasping chopsticks between one's hands as in a gesture of prayer (a breach of etiquette)

using two different chopsticks together (a breach of etiquette)

pushing away food one does not want to eat with one's chopsticks (a breach of etiquette)

eating with one's hands; five chopsticks

poking one's food around using one's chopsticks; playing with one's food with one's chopsticks (a breach of etiquette)

Rare term

living a lavish lifestyle; ivory chopsticks and jade cups

Rare term

picking up a bowl with one's right hand which is already holding one's chopsticks (a breach of etiquette)