Judah wrote in message . ..
Why do you think the Chinese have Chopsticks?
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Because in their culture it is considered insulting to
make ones dinner guests "prepare" their own food.
Having to cut up ones own food is considered "preparing".
Everything is to be sized to allow the use of chop sticks.
although why the folks who invented the spoon don't see
the point in having one for rice escapes me.