“J-Simple Recipes” is the abbreviation for “Japanese Simple Recipes.”
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How to Hold Chopsticks Easily

step1

Rest one chopstick on the ring finger. Put the other chopstick between your index and middle fingers.

step2

Place your thumb over the chopsticks.

step3

To pick up food, move the upper chopstick up and down while keeping the lower one steady.

step4

The knack to handling chopsticks well is to use your fingertips lightly and not exert too much pressure.