How to use chopsticks to eat rice

If you've ever gone through the housewares section at an Asian market, you can find training chopsticks. Many of them, like the ones in my photo, are for kids and are adorable to look at, and they place your fingers snugly in the correct position for learning purposes.

They also make great gifts.

There are also assisted chopsticks for adults as well (both right- and left-handed grips), for those who are in the process of learning or have mobility or dexterity issues. If you have difficulty holding utensils, the finger loops on the assisted chopsticks will keep them from falling out of your hands.

When it comes to chopsticks, the best teacher, as you can imagine, is repetition.

So what I'm saying is, you should really find this as an excuse to eat much more Asian food. That'll get your chopstick skills up in no time.

If you've got any personal pointers or tips that helped you along the way, feel free to contribute in the comments, and never, ever, be afraid to ask for help, or a fork, if you need one.