However, if you are not accustomed to using chopsticks, which requires some training, you cannot help but declare accordingly in advance and ask for tolerance to overlook some breach of manners.
ただ持ち方が練習を必要とするため、箸に不慣れな場合はあらかじめ断って、多少のマナー違反には目をつぶってもらうしかないだろう。