Hepatitis C is generally not transmitted through the digestive tract, so sharing dishes is not contagious, but you need to be wary of accidental blood contact in the process. Currently, the main sources of hepatitis C are acute and chronic patients and asymptomatic carriers. Chronic patients and carriers of the virus have a more important role as a source of infection. The main ways of transmission of hepatitis C are as follows: 1. Blood transfusion and blood products: Hepatitis C virus can be transmitted by blood contact, so blood transfusion infection is the most important way of hepatitis C transmission. However, with the continuous improvement of the management of blood transfusion system, this way of transmission has been obviously controlled. However, for people who need repeated blood transfusion and blood products, there is still a risk of infection. 2. Injections, needles, organ transplants, bone marrow transplants, hemodialysis: such as intravenous drug use, use of non-disposable syringes and needles, organ transplants, bone marrow transplants and hemodialysis, etc., which can cause hepatitis C transmission. 3. Sexual transmission: multiple sexual partners and homosexuals are also high-risk groups for hepatitis C, which can realize mutual infection. 4. Mother-to-child transmission: Hepatitis C can be transmitted from mother to offspring. It should be noted that when a person with hepatitis C virus shares dishes with others, if both parties happen to have ulcerated mucous membranes of the mouth, bleeding and so on, the contact of blood will also cause infection. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid sharing chopsticks as much as possible. From a healthier guardian point of view, meal portioning is also recommended throughout the community.