8. Chopsticks


A: What a delicious meal!

B: Don't stick your chopsticks in the rice like that!

A: What's wrong with it?

B: It's very bad manners.

A: Oh. I didn't know that.

B: You also shouldn't hold them in your mouth.

A: Where should I put them, then?

B: Just lay them neatly across your plate.

A: Chinese restaurants have a lot of rules!

B: Are you kidding? Fancy restaurants have three forks!

A: Never mind, I prefer two sticks to three forks!

B: Definitely! So mind your manners, please!