Is it impolite to ask for cutlery in an Asian restaurant?

Question

Is it impolite to ask for cutlery in an Asian restaurant?

Answer 1

No, I do it all the time. I can't use chopsticks.

Answer 2

of course not you need to be comfortable & if they didn't want you to use cutlery they wouldn't have it there to give to you!

Answer 3

you should always ask if they have chopsticks!! afterall, it is their culture, duh!!

Answer 4

no...i do it all the time!!!!! ya it's cool if you dont need to, but dont be ashamed to ask for a fork

Answer 5

Not at all if you ask nicely. Servers in asian resteraunts understand that everyone cannot use chopsticks. I'm sure they take no offense. They are probably glad you asked, as they would rather you be happy and enjoy your food, rather then get mad and frustrated with chopsticks..

Answer 6

its not impolite. They always have cutlery for those that need it.

Answer 7

Not at all,their first priority is to make money.

Answer 8

Assuming that this resturant is in Aust..... asking and using cutlery is better than using nothing at all and making a mess!

I cant use chopsticks either but I do know that 'training chopsticks' are available to buy..... so take your own if you feel uncomfortable is asking for a fork.

Answer 9

Absolutely not!  I lived in Asia for 4 years and I have to say that mostly the Asians use spoon and fork at restaurants.  Chinese will quite often use chopsticks as will Japanese, but as for the cuisine in Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore etc....spoon and fork!

Answer 10

Certainly not, if you are unable to handle the cutlery provided it would be far more polite to ask for cutlery you can use rather than making a mess

Answer 11

It's not impolite, just weird.

It's like going to a European restuarant and asking for chopsticks;they'll probably have some, just no one ever asks.