Don't Rub Your Hashi
One theory is that it roughens them up to make it easier for novices to grip their food, but the main reason some people do it is to rub off splinters. Problem is with cheap chopsticks it creates more splinters and dust, and most importantly it is considered to be rude.
And that etiquette holds not just in Miami, but also in Japan.
http://justhungry.com/your-guide-better-chopstick-etiquette-mostly-japanese
One guideline that I have the most problem with is the flipping the chopsticks over to reach the serving dish. The problem is that if you are using chopsticks correctly, your hand is at the end, and in essence that means your hand is repeatedly coming in contact with both ends -- touching the food with your hands. Best to use a serving set or utensil if available. Makiko covers this with practical advice in the justhungry link, with the disclaimer that etiquette may be different in other countries. (What do people do in Korea, Taiwan, and China?)
[link, hmm, custom, culture, eat]
http://www.miaminewtimes.com/restaurants/japanese-chopstick-etiquette-stop-rubbing-your-waribashi-together-6594602
One theory is that it roughens them up to make it easier for novices to grip their food, but the main reason some people do it is to rub off splinters. Problem is with cheap chopsticks it creates more splinters and dust, and most importantly it is considered to be rude.
And that etiquette holds not just in Miami, but also in Japan.
http://justhungry.com/your-guide-better-chopstick-etiquette-mostly-japanese
One guideline that I have the most problem with is the flipping the chopsticks over to reach the serving dish. The problem is that if you are using chopsticks correctly, your hand is at the end, and in essence that means your hand is repeatedly coming in contact with both ends -- touching the food with your hands. Best to use a serving set or utensil if available. Makiko covers this with practical advice in the justhungry link, with the disclaimer that etiquette may be different in other countries. (What do people do in Korea, Taiwan, and China?)
[link, hmm, custom, culture, eat]
http://www.miaminewtimes.com/restaurants/japanese-chopstick-etiquette-stop-rubbing-your-waribashi-together-6594602
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