5. Never stick your chopsticks straight up. - Deepstash
5. Never stick your chopsticks straight up.

5. Never stick your chopsticks straight up.

In China and Japan, poking your chopsticks straight down into your food is a huge taboo. Not only is it rude, but it makes the utensils look like incense sticks that are used at funerals. Sticking your chopsticks down into your bowl invites death, so make sure to be mindful of how they are placed.

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