Hold the first chopstick between your thumb and ring finger, resting it on the side of your middle finger
Hold the second chopstick like a pencil between your thumb, index finger, and middle finger
Keep the lower chopstick still and move only the upper chopstick
Align the tips of both chopsticks evenly
Practice opening and closing the tips to grip food
Pick up small, manageable pieces of food
Use the chopsticks to lift food to your mouth
Rest the chopsticks on a chopstick rest or across your bowl when not using them
Do not stab food with the chopsticks
Do not rub chopsticks together
Do not point chopsticks at others
Do not leave chopsticks standing upright in rice
Do not pass food directly from one pair of chopsticks to another
Use your other hand to steady bowls or plates if needed