chopstick rest的意思

When you use chopsticks, it's important to keep them apart. To aid in this task, many Chinese restaurants provide something called a ”chopstick rest”, a short piece of ceramic or plastic that looks like a boat. It is designed to keep your chopsticks off the table and help you maintain proper chopstick etiquette.

Using a chopstick rest is simple. First, pick up both chopsticks, then rest one of them on the chopstick rest in between uses. Make sure that the tip of the chopstick is on the chopstick rest and not touching the table. This ensures that no part of the chopstick touches anything other than the food and the chopstick rest.

When you've finished eating and the meal is over, you can simply leave your chopsticks on the chopstick rest. This is a sign of good manners, as it shows that you have not used the chopsticks to touch anything other than the food.

In conclusion, chopstick rests are an essential part of proper chopstick etiquette. If a restaurant doesn't provide one, you can bring your own or simply rest the chopsticks on the edges of your plate when you're not using them. Remember to always rest the chopsticks on the chopstick rest in between uses and don't use them to touch anything other than the food.