James Silverton said...

> Andy wrote on Mon, 19 Jan 2009 21:16:21 +0000 (UTC):
>
>>> Omelet wrote on Mon, 19 Jan 2009 14:13:47 -0600:
>>>
>>>>> On 19-Jan-2009, Andy > wrote:
>>>>>
>>> >>> Andy <--- The "Can I have a fork" all thumbs guy
>>> >>> Voter #21
>>>>>
>>>>> I'm with you on the "Can I have a fork"; though, perhaps, I
>>>>> have fewer thumbs. I've just never understood the "charm"
>>>>> of chopsticks; sure, if I lived in a place and culture that
>>>>> had only chopsticks, I'm sure I'd use them competently.
>>>>> But, I have all kinds of better suited utensils available
>>>>> to me; why would I choose choose chopsticks instead of a
>>>>> fork or spoon.
>>>
>>>> Because they are fun. :-)
>>>
>>>> YMMV as always...
>>>
>>> Just to stoke things up again :-) It's easier to eat
>>> spaghetti with chopsticks than with a fork.
>
>> JAMES!!!
>
>> When I tried my first bowl of pho, if the waiter hadn't kindly
>> offered me a fork, I might've been there for a month of
>> Sundays finishing the bowlful.
>
>> Therefore I can safely declare your claim FALSE.
>
> For you perhaps, but not for me (I've tested it) and anyone who has
> learned to use chopsticks properly:-) The Thais use a spoon and fork for
> general eating but not for long noodles.


James,

Yeah, I can imagine in skilled hands it's magic, just not in mine,
obviously!

Best,

Andy