On Thursday, August 25, 2016 at 8:00:57 AM UTC-4, Gary wrote:
> Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> >
> > On Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 11:22:26 AM UTC-4, Gary wrote:
> > > Nancy2 wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I have never had sushi but I often see restaurant scenes where pieces are dipped into
> > > > a sauce...in that case, chopsticks would be necessary.
> > >
> > > A pair of sticks is never necessary for eating unless you're out camping
> > > in the woods and you forgot to bring utensils. ;-)
> >
> > You know, this is at least the third time we've had this same discussion.
> > You weren't able to convince anybody to abandon chopsticks before; I doubt
> > you'll be able to do it now.
>
> Cindy...I've never posted here trying to change anyones opinion. I'm
> just saying my opinion. I don't claim to be right or wrong...just my
> view. I think chopsticks are silly for eating when we now have forks but
> I don't.....uh well ok, I do laugh about it. But that's only me. Until
> I get elected God, everyone feel free to eat as you want to.
>
> No need to get offended by my opinion.

I'm not offended. You still haven't convinced me that forks are inherently
better. It's all down to what you're used to, and to a certain extent, how
versatile you want to be. I'm never faced with "Please bring me a fork,
I can't use chopsticks."

I can't fathom why you care whether gaijin use hashi. If I get
chopsticks with my Chinese carryout, why not use them? They're
right there, and I don't have to go rustle up a fork.

Cindy Hamilton