Chopsticks are used by over a billion people worldwide. Where do chopsticks come from? Is there a right way to hold them, and are they all the same? This is the fourth episode of our new season of “Eat China: Back to Basics,” where we answer burning questions you might have about Chinese food. Don’t miss our stories, what’s buzzing around the web, and bonus material. Sign up for the GT NEWSLETTER: http://gt4.life/YTnewsletter 0:00 Where do chopsticks come from? 02:05 How to hold chopsticks 04:50 Chopstick etiquette 05:50 Why are chopsticks so handy If you liked this video, we have more explainers about Chinese food: Why Rice Is King | Eat China: Back to Basics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7hX-uoKZeE MSG is Not Bad for You. Right? | Eat China: Back to Basics S4E2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGyD15_ZFtY Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes moments: http://instagram.com/goldthread2 Stay updated on Twitter: http://twitter.com/goldthread2 Join the conversation on Facebook: http://facebook.com/goldthread2 Have story ideas? Send them to us at hello@goldthread2.com Producer: Yoyo Chow Fixer: Jingyi Liu Videographer: Patrick Wong Editor: César del Giudice Narration: Victoria Ho Animation: Stella Yoo Mastering: César del Giudice #chopsticks #asian #chinese