The use of chopsticks by Chinese people is the product of a particular culture. China is an agricultural country and the Chinese mainly rely on vegetables for food. Chopsticks are very convenient tools for eating. Chinese culture advocates collectivism and stresses harmony. In terms of eating customs, using chopsticks is the expression of this kind of culture. The Chinese practice communal meals where everybody eats food out of the same plate. Chopsticks are used in order to discourage people from eating much more than others. Therefore, the use of chopsticks has not only preserved collectivism, but also limited the expansion of individualism.