On Jan 19, 2:48*pm, "l, not -l" > wrote:
> 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.

Versatility. When I go to Asian restaurants, I use whatever utensil
is on
the table. If it's chopsticks, I use them. If it's a fork, I use
it. (At home
I always use a fork.)

I also drive stick shift; no matter what kind of passenger vehicle I
get into, I
know I can drive it. I might be able to take a crack at an 18-wheeler
in
an emergency, although the owner of it might not be very happy
when I was done.

Cindy Hamilton