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，我們每天都用筷子。今天，我來介紹一些簡單的筷子禮儀。

2. 02Do: Use the Chopstick Rest

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

   停下來不吃的時候，請把筷子放在筷架上。這樣看起來整齊又有禮貌。

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.

   不要把筷子豎著插在米飯裡。我們只有在葬禮上才會這樣做，所以這可能會讓人感到不舒服。

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，不要用筷子把食物夾給別人的筷子。這也和葬禮有關。你可以把食物放到對方的盤子裡。

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.

   這些就是基本的規矩。不過不用太擔心。遊客願意嘗試，日本人就會很高興。祝大家用餐愉快，謝謝大家的聆聽。