Editor's note: There is a commonly held perception that foreigners cannot use chopsticks properly, but is it actually true? Forum readers from around the world share their views. Your comments are welcome.

changcheng (India)

It took me about a year in China before I started to feel comfortable using chopsticks in public. I remember my sense of gratification the first time someone genuinely complimented my chopsticks skills and meant it. I had sort of "arrived", if you know what I mean.

It seems tough for the two Swiss grads who practice Chinese Kongfu in Xian to use chopsticks.[Photo/IC]

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