I am frenquently asked the question, "Can you use chopsticks?" I have lived in Korea, Japan, and China. In each country, I have 1 than not and without having requested one ,been given a fork 2 one was available. I have politely refused and said that I would be fine with chopsticks. Sometimes, I have to make 3 explanation. Chopsticks are 4 my worries when I am eating in an Asian home or restaurant. In fact, learning 5 to use chopsticks takes me 6 a few weeks. This is not to say I was skillful, though. Earning how to use chopsticks is easy for me, 7 learning the rituals and how to 8 myself at the table is quite difficult. 9 times do I have to say "no, thank you " 10 I really mean "no, thank you, I truly am full?" How do I get away with refusing more food without 11 someone? If I insist and I still get more, is it appropriate just not to eat it ?This would be 12 where I come from. I have enjoyed many great meals and my 13 with the people have been great. I am 14 aware that I will never be able to 15 as much as I have received . I don't knoe how I can ever thank all of the people who introduced me to eating in Asia.