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While chopsticks remain deeply embedded in Chinese culture, their use has spread throughout Asia and beyond. Different countries have adapted chopstick designs to suit their culinary practices. For instance, Japanese chopsticks are often pointed for delicately separating fish from bones, while Korean culture favors metal chopsticks due to their durability and environmental considerations. Even in Western cultures, the presence of chopsticks has become increasingly recognized, although some may still find them perplexing.