Chopsticks are one of the indispensable tableware in daily life. Although its structure and style are relatively simple, it is believed that many people will be stumped when talking about the history and taboos of chopsticks.

why do a pair of small chopsticks have so much energy? This is actually closely related to the philosophical connotation of chopsticks.

There are different opinions about the birth history of chopsticks, such as ancient theory, Yin Shang theory, Jiang Ziya theory, etc. No matter when chopsticks were born or who invented them, it does not affect the important position of chopsticks in China catering culture.

Actually, there are many philosophical ideas about chopsticks. If the length of chopsticks is seven inches and six minutes, it represents worldly desires; Chopsticks with a square head and a round head represent a "round place"; When everyone holds chopsticks, they form the image of "heaven, earth and people".

In a word, the philosophy of chopsticks has already been integrated into the blood of everyone in China.

Although chopsticks are always so insignificant compared with other tableware, it is absolutely impolite for China people to eat without chopsticks.

The older generation taught that China people have 11 taboos in using chopsticks. Remember the following 44 words.

When using chopsticks at ordinary times, if you violate taboos, you will not only make others feel impolite, but also be considered a vulgar person.

First, it is forbidden to knock on the cup.

If you knock on your rice bowl with chopsticks, you will be easily thrown off the table. Because in people's minds, only beggars do this action.

Beggars knock on bowls in order to attract everyone's attention. Therefore, if someone keeps beating the dishes with chopsticks while eating, it will leave a bad impression on people.

Second, it is forbidden to patrol the city with chopsticks.

Walking around the city with chopsticks gives people the feeling that they want to eat and don't know where to start.

This behavior is very impolite, because chopsticks are easy to get saliva, so if you "patrol the city", it is easy to get saliva into other dishes.

Third, it is forbidden for immortals to guide the way.

The so-called immortals guide the way, which means that when using chopsticks, the index finger is not placed on the chopsticks, but the expenses are paid. It's like pointing at people, leaving people with a sense of rudeness.

Fourth, it is forbidden to dig graves with fans.

The so-called "forbidden to dig graves with fans" means to rummage through the dishes with chopsticks. In fact, there are many such people in real life.

Some people always like to pull casually when eating vegetables, but this behavior has actually offended people who eat at the same table. It's best to read it carefully before picking up the dishes, otherwise it will leave people with a rude or frivolous feeling.

Fifth, it is forbidden to shed tears

Although this statement seems poetic, it violates the taboo of using chopsticks. That is to say, when you use chopsticks to pick up vegetables, you must never spill soup on the table.

the best solution is to use bowls to pick up dishes, which not only conforms to dining etiquette, but also leaves a good impression on people at the same table.

Sixth, it is forbidden to burn incense in public

When eating, don't put chopsticks in a bowl, because in the ancient people's mind, this was only done when worshipping gods and ancestors.

It's particularly impolite to do this, and it makes people look like they are offering incense to themselves. We must remember these small details about using chopsticks.

Seventh, it's forbidden to turn dry Kun upside down.

"Turn dry Kun upside down" means turning both ends of chopsticks upside down. If you hold the bottom of chopsticks in your hand, you will be left with a careless feeling.

If you don't pay attention to such small details when you eat at ordinary times, you will not only lose face, but even lose many important opportunities.

Eighth, it is forbidden to fall to the ground to frighten the gods

When eating, don't drop chopsticks on the ground, which will easily disturb the gods. Although this is only a superstition, it was very taboo in ancient society.

Because the ancients said that it is safe to be buried in the ground, people thought that their ancestors were buried in the ground, and chopsticks would disturb them when they fell to the ground.

Ninth, it is forbidden to fix the sea god needle

The so-called "fixing the sea god needle" means inserting a chopstick into the food on the table. Because chopsticks are originally in pairs, it is disrespectful to the guests if they are separated.

In fact, this kind of situation is quite common among children, and adults can correct it if they pay more attention to guidance.

Tenth, it is forbidden to cross the cross

The practice of "crossing the cross" now seems very casual. However, in the ancient society where the ethical code system was very strict, it was a very impolite culture.

Because it represents disrespect for others, if you don't respect others, you won't be respected by others either.

Eleventh, three long and two short are forbidden

As the saying goes, "people are taboo about three long and two short, and incense is taboo about two short and one long". In fact, when using chopsticks, we also avoid "three long and two short".

in the thoughts of the ancients, "three long and two short" is very stroke of bad luck. Usually when eating, if you put chopsticks in a state of "three long and two short", you will generally be scolded by your parents.

Conclusion

I believe everyone has already known that you must pay more attention to the 11 taboos when using chopsticks. Never hurt others or leave a bad impression on others because of one of your actions.

As the saying goes, "Everyone who respects others will always respect them". Only by understanding the etiquette and taboos of using chopsticks can you gain more respect from others.