Although chopsticks originated in China, they are widely used in many Asian countries, The first chopsticks were made from bone and jade, In the Spring and Autumn period, copper and iron chopsticks came into being. In ancient times, the rich used jade or gold chopsticks to display their wealth.

Many kings and emperors used silver chopsticks to see if their food had been poisoned. Chopsticks are traditionally placed in brides' dowries, because "chopsticks" in Chinese is pronounced "kuaizi", which sounds like "get a son soon."

Even the former president of the United States Richard Nixon, used chopsticks at the welcoming banquet held in his honor. As soon as he left his table, a foreign diplomat grabbed his chopsticks as a historical souvenir. Remember to tell this interesting story the next time you eat with foreign friends and show off your knowledge.