Place the first chopstick in the web between your thumb and index finger
Rest the lower chopstick on the side of your ring finger
Keep the lower chopstick steady and unmoving
Hold the second chopstick like a pencil between your thumb, index finger, and middle finger
Move only the upper chopstick when picking up food
Keep the tips aligned evenly
Use a relaxed grip
Hold the chopsticks about one-third of the way from the top
Avoid crossing the chopsticks
Practice opening and closing the upper chopstick smoothly