Chopsticks Manners in Japan: Do's and Don'ts

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1. 01Chopsticks Manners in Japan

   Hello, everyone. In Japan, we use chopsticks every day. Today, I'll explain some simple chopsticks manners.

   大家好。在日本，我们每天都用筷子。今天，我来介绍一些简单的筷子礼仪。

2. 02Do: Use the Chopstick Rest

   When you stop eating, please put your chopsticks on the chopstick rest. It looks neat and polite.

   停下来不吃的时候，请把筷子放在筷架上。这样看起来整齐又有礼貌。

3. 03Don't: Stand Them in Rice

   Don't stand your chopsticks up in a bowl of rice. We only do this at funerals, so it can make people feel uncomfortable.

   不要把筷子竖着插在米饭里。我们只有在葬礼上才会这样做，所以这可能会让人感到不舒服。

4. 04Don't: Pass Food Chopstick to Chopstick

   Also, don't pass food from your chopsticks to another person's chopsticks. This also connects to funerals. Instead, put the food on their plate.

   另外，不要用筷子把食物夹给别人的筷子。这也和葬礼有关。你可以把食物放到对方的盘子里。

5. 05Conclusion

   These are the basic rules. But don't worry too much. Japanese people are happy when visitors try. Enjoy your meal, and thank you for listening.

   这些就是基本的规矩。不过不用太担心。游客愿意尝试，日本人就会很高兴。祝大家用餐愉快，谢谢大家的聆听。