Who uses chopsticks?
Chinese may have developed chopsticks, but by 500 A.D., people in Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore and other places in East Asia were using them regularly, too! People from Thailand, Indonesia, and most parts of the Philippines do not normally use chopsticks unless they are of Chinese descent. In countries such as Thailand, chopsticks may be used to eat Chinese-style noodle dishes, and a ceramic Chinese spoon may be used for soups and certain desserts. Of course, many modern homes and almost all restaurants provide a spoon and fork, and you can find chopsticks in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese restaurants around the world! Look for more resources from Asia For Kids Rookie Chopsticks-for the “Chopstick Challenged” (including a complete Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Chopsticks guide if you order set of 12).
