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2 hours ago, MaryIsobel said:I am not without manual dexterity but chopsticks escape me.
Practice makes perfect! I'm sure you'd pick it up if, say, you were to eat a week's worth of appropriate meals (from a bowl that you can hold, not a plate on the table) in a relaxed environment, perhaps dining with others who are familiar with them so you can watch their technique and maybe ask for tips.
1 hour ago, MaryIsobel said:I am not without manual dexterity but chopsticks escape me.
Practice makes perfect! I'm sure you'd pick it up if, say, you were to eat a week's worth of appropriate meals (from a bowl, not a plate) in a relaxed environment, perhaps dining with others who are familiar with them so you can watch their technique and maybe ask for tips.
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