I prefer to put my bag on a chair when possible because I’ve had various oblivious waiters over the years kick my bags when I put them on the floor beside my chair.
What’s your unpopular Hermes opinion?
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^^ This, 100%. Thank you for stating this diplomatically, and with a smile.While I agree they are just bags, it's cultural norm in some Asian countries that you don't put bags on the ground.And having grown up in an Asian family, I feel icky about putting even my $60 backpack on the ground. It's not out of elitist thinking for me
And I do it because I grew up - and worked with - people in the health care industry, and I know how filthy floors can be (and I'm not just talking about visible dirt). Seeing those bugs up close and personal under a microscope was enough for me to change my habits - give me a hook and a chair please!
And my mother and aunties - products of the 1950s - would have a fit if they knew I was placing any handbag (cheap or expensive) on the floor...save for my own home.
I had the same experience. Many moons ago, I asked for a B again and the SA said that if I asked for any kind of Constance, she will give it to me and there was no B available at that time. Guess what, I said no to it! Years elapsed and I was now ready for a Constance. But no Constance was coming in for me anymore! Constance was the hardest one to get..and the longest wait. I remember an SA even saying: "I have a Birkin in the back. If you tell me you want that now I will talk to my manager and you can have it. But I can't give you a Constance anymore if you take that". At that point, it made me want a C even more
I laughed when I saw your post because I had thought about it before..that the way to get a B from the SA is to ask for a C and vice-versa 
I think the mini lindy looks a bit preppy and sunny (which is not my style)
@GabrielleS , I agree with you re the need for proper in house tailoring.
@GabrielleS , I agree with you re the need for proper in house tailoring.
I understand that you shared this in the context of the posts on this thread where posters were generally referring to multi-thousand $€£¥ bags (I note generally, not exclusively)While I agree they are just bags, it's cultural norm in some Asian countries that you don't put bags on the ground.
However, where would the bags be put in these Asian countries where it is the cultural norm not put bags on the ground?
There can't be spare chairs next to every seat in every restaurant?
Or do they provide little stools? or ledges?
All that being said, I realise that I would avoid putting a bag on the ground and put it behind me on my chair (an aid to good posture, perhaps!)
My experience is somewhat limited, because I only lived in Asia when I was in elementary school (though I suppose I have the customs because of my parents and upbringing). When I have gone out to restaurants (in Asia and the states) I normally put it on my lap, behind me on the chair (between), put it beside us if sitting on booth, or hang it on a hook under table, etc. (i.e. anywhere really but not on the table or on the floor). Though, I don't think any of these methods are specific to Asian customs (maybe asides from not putting it on the ground? Or is that universal also?) I'm not sure what others do
Most of the time, when I’m hanging out with my best friends, we’re usually a trio, so there would be a spare chair for us to put all our bags on. Otherwise, fingers crossed for tables with booth seating, haha. If I had no other choice, I’d hang it off the edge of my table with my bag hook. But if it’s particularly heavy, or in situations where I wouldn’t want to stretch the handles and I had to put my bag on the floor, I’d put it in a reusable bag first just to avoid contact with the ground. I may be more acutely aware of it with my more expensive bags, but I do it with all my bags nonetheless.My experience is somewhat limited, because I only lived in Asia when I was in elementary school (though I suppose I have the customs because of my parents and upbringing). When I have gone out to restaurants (in Asia and the states) I normally put it on my lap, behind me on the chair (between), put it beside us if sitting on booth, or hang it on a hook under table, etc. (i.e. anywhere really but not on the table or on the floor). Though, I don't think any of these methods are specific to Asian customs (maybe asides from not putting it on the ground? Or is that universal also?) I'm not sure what others do
+1 with @Fixxi. Like @Prada Prince, I do carry a collapsible, reusable sac. I also carry a clipa hook (I believe the clips idea came from @tinkerbell68 ) i can either hang the filled sac hang over the back of my chair ( when my back is to a wall) or clipped to the table. When I’m traveling though, I keep it closer at hand
unpopular opinion: one of the main reasons that I am anti packaging (boxes etc) is if I don’t keep them, I can kind of pretend to myself that I don’t actually shop that much.
And, I also justify price increases by averaging the price of my bags (covid bargains keep the price down, so it’s like the bags are always on sale )
I'm so glad I'm not the only one who does this. I could literally fit in the shopping bag I received from my first designer bag purchase and I was not prepared for it. It made the first purchase a lot bigger of a deal than anticipated. I'd much rather have packaging be discreet, while protecting for its contents. I do want it to have a good tactile feel too, but beyond that, the less room it takes up, the better.unpopular opinion: one of the main reasons that I am anti packaging (boxes etc) is if I don’t keep them, I can kind of pretend to myself that I don’t actually shop that much.
one of the main reasons that I am anti packaging (boxes etc) is if I don’t keep them, I can kind of pretend to myself that I don’t actually shop that much.
Ha ha, I love this! I don't think this is an unpopular opinion, but instead a very useful strategy!
This is getting OT but anyway, I’m in Asia. In my country, some restaurants provide baskets/bag holders like this:
No Purses or Bags on the Floor!
In Japan, as in other Asian countries, there is a superstition about putting purses and other bags directly on the floor. A Cambodian friend of mine once told me that if a purse was on the floor, …
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Otherwise we usually place our bags on the lap, behind us on the chair, or on spare chairs if available at our table. Can’t speak for everyone but at least in my social circles it’s not the norm to ask for additional chairs for bags, but staff commonly offer if customers are carrying multiple bags(even if these are recyclable grocery shop totes). Crime rate is low so some people also feel safe to hang their bags on the back of their chairs, but this is really not recommended.
In Japan, where I lived for some time, the bag holders in the link are ubiquitous, even in the cheap ramen places I frequented.
I do look for bag hooks under the tables (some bars have it), but if it's not there the bag goes to the floor.
The funny thing is I am actually Asian, but grew up in Europe. So my parents and grandma used to tell me not to put my bags on the floor. But I didn't listen... If I lived in Asia for an extended time and was used to other customs I would probably adhere to them. I do understand it's not always coming out of elitist reasons
It was mostly the Instagram comments on that reel rubbing me the wrong way, the tone being "Ewww, I would never...", "Gross" etc.
I know the restaurants that provide those bag chairs (and a few high end restaurants in Europe do as well) and it's always nice if they do. But I'm not used to it and don't expect it.
The funny thing is I am actually Asian, but grew up in Europe. So my parents and grandma used to tell me not to put my bags on the floor. But I didn't listen... If I lived in Asia for an extended time and was used to other customs I would probably adhere to them. I do understand it's not always coming out of elitist reasons
It was mostly the Instagram comments on that reel rubbing me the wrong way, the tone being "Ewww, I would never...", "Gross" etc.I know the restaurants that provide those bag chairs (and a few high end restaurants in Europe do as well) and it's always nice if they do. But I'm not used to it and don't expect it.
This might ruffle some feathers, but here goes: people mistake having a high and frequent spend as having a great relationship with your store and SA. This pertains to other luxury brands too, but high spending customers often attribute successful and pleasant shopping experiences to having a great relationship with their SA. While they likely DO have a pleasant and polite customer relationship with their SA, it's not because of some magical bonding soul sisterhood and hard work. It's because of course you develop a better acquaintance with someone you meet often, and you meet them often because you spend a lot of money often. Or in the case of Hermès sometimes, at least work towards being offered the chance of spending a lot of your money.
I'm also saying this because some people seem to feel insecure about not having established a great relationship, as though they lack some secret transpersonal skills. It's not lack of skills, it's lack of frequent spending. (Unless you're a total rude jerk.)
Now to be clear, I'm not saying there's no value in developing good relations. I'm just not a fan of making it sound like something else than a transactional relationship.
I'm also saying this because some people seem to feel insecure about not having established a great relationship, as though they lack some secret transpersonal skills. It's not lack of skills, it's lack of frequent spending. (Unless you're a total rude jerk.)
Now to be clear, I'm not saying there's no value in developing good relations. I'm just not a fan of making it sound like something else than a transactional relationship.