Is it rude to use a fork in Japan?
Chef's answer
The Japanese consider this behavior rude. If the food is too difficult to pick up (this happens often with slippery foods), go ahead and use a fork instead. ... It is considered rude to pass food from one set of chopsticks to another. Family-style dishes and sharing is common with Asian food.
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