Chopsticks are a pair of thin, usually tapered sticks used as eating utensils. They are most commonly used in East Asian countries such as China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. Chopsticks are typically made of bamboo, wood, plastic, or metal.
There are many different ways to hold chopsticks, but the most common method is to hold one chopstick stationary between the thumb and index finger, and to use the other chopstick to pick up food. The stationary chopstick should be held about one-third of the way down from the top, and the other chopstick should be held about two-thirds of the way down from the top. The tips of the chopsticks should be aligned, and the chopsticks should be held parallel to each other.