How to knit the twisted chain cast-on (formerly known as Chinese waitress cast on)

Step-by-step instructions on the cast-on some people still call Chinese waitress cast-on but is actually a twisted chain cast-on
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This cast-on is a simple twisted variation of the crochet cast-on. Instead of picking up the back bar, you pick up the bar in between the chains. By twisting the chain, these end up on the back and it creates a lovely braided edge.
This cast-on was once called Chinese Waitress cast-on. However, I think this name just perpetuates stereotypes and should not be used anymore. After all, tons of other names in knitting techniques but "of course" the Chinese waitress does not deserve to be named specifically (unlike say Judy's magic cast-on). Also...I mean, why Chinese? It's not Jenny's American surprisingly stretchy bind-off either.
On top of that, by adding a descriptive name we can ensure that future generations can easily remember the name.

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