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　　But there is no exact history record about the invention. We can only say that smart ancient Chinese invented chopsticks.

　　3. How to use Chinese chopsticks.

　　Using two slim sticks to pick up food is actually not difficult. You can do it if you practice it for some time, even if you are a foreigner. The key to managing chopsticks is keeping one chopstick in position while moving the other to pick up food.

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　　4. Chopsticks Manners

　　Chopsticks are usually held in the right hand, and left-handed chopstick use is considered as improper in China. Playing with chopsticks is thought to be impolite.

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　　5. The philosophy of Chinese chopsticks

　　Chinese philosopher Confucius advised people to use chopsticks instead of knives because the metal knives remind people of cold weapons, which mean killing and violence.

　　6. A chopsticks-themed museum can be found in Shanghai

　　If you are truly interested in chopsticks, you can pay a visit to the Shanghai Chopsticks Museum. The museum gathered more than 1,200 pairs of chopsticks from China, Korea, Japan and Thailand.

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　　A. Chopsticks were introduced to many other neighbor countries due to its lightness and convenience.

　　B .It is considered to be polite and thoughtful to pick up food for the elderly and children.

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