Originally Posted by
bocastephen
I always use multiple sets of chopsticks when eating hotpot - one set for raw meat, one set for vegetables/tofu/etc, one set for stirring the pot and serving, and another set for eating - and that is my North American standard.
I would have to color code them to be able to pull that off.
What I don't understand is if people are all using their chopsticks for a community bowl, wouldn't that transfer germs? Maybe that's why Chinese
like that 56% alcohol (白酒) with their meal...its like medical grade antiseptic.