Where to place bag when in restaurant?
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This is such a funny thread! OMG! I luv going out with my LV alma vernis bleu nuit. Its got studs at the bottom and so I can place it on the floor without any damage to the bag. Am I crazy? My DBF always accuses me of worshiping my handbags so I guess by doing this, Im proving that Im not worshiping my bag. After reading some of the comments on here, I realise Im the only one who puts her £1000+ bag on the floor. Ooops
Il definitely get on of those bag hooks now!
Il definitely get on of those bag hooks now!
I recently went to dinner with my husband's siblings and their spouses, there were 7 of us and we were sitting on a patio. I pulled up an extra chair from a vacant table and placed my purse on there and got comments about how I was "displaying" my purse. Um no. The chairs had rounded backs with no way to hang my purse on them and no way was I putting on the ground. I felt like I was showing off, but I truly wasn't.
This is why I love booths!
This is why I love booths!
A few months ago, at the Four Seasons George V, in Paris, right after being seated for breakfast, a tapestry stool was sent over to rest my Chanel tote bag on. I didn't request it, but it was automatic. The other option was for the staff member to secure it while my friend and I dined. I never hang my bags off the back of a chair or place them on the floor. I don't even place them on the floor at home, as I have special stools for them.
me too!! but only if the floor is clean or looks clean cause it is very uncomfortable if it is on your lap and trying to eat at the same time.
mocha.lover: I have a tote bag with that saying on it. www.girlsguidetoparis.com and then click on "shop".
It kind of depends on the bag I'm carrying, but usually an empty chair or hung on the back of mine, sometimes I'll put it on the table or set it on the floor if it's clean and a nice place (I would never do this at a fast food place)
I wish I could use a pursehook without making my non-purse-loving friends thinking I'm being pretentious (and suddenly make them self-conscious about their bags and/or how they treat them). As it is, I don't risk it, I will quickly try to find somewhere clean to put it but will even place it on the floor if necessary.
I know the saying is that people should accept you and try to understand you for who you are, but they can only do that once they know you well. Before that, everybody makes assumptions based on a superficial knowledge of your behavior. One girl I went to lunch with seemed to wrinkle her nose when I put my white bag in a corner of the table against the wall that we were not using. I was not trying to draw attention to my bag. I was trying to prevent it from getting permanent stains. Still, I think it distanced us.
If I am with my boyfriend or by myself I certainly don't place my bag on the floor.
I know the saying is that people should accept you and try to understand you for who you are, but they can only do that once they know you well. Before that, everybody makes assumptions based on a superficial knowledge of your behavior. One girl I went to lunch with seemed to wrinkle her nose when I put my white bag in a corner of the table against the wall that we were not using. I was not trying to draw attention to my bag. I was trying to prevent it from getting permanent stains. Still, I think it distanced us.
If I am with my boyfriend or by myself I certainly don't place my bag on the floor.
Not because mine are expensive (I'd do the same with a Walmart bag because I'm concerned about germs on the floor) - I always prefer a booth or banquette (for comfort, never mind the bag) so I just keep it next to me.
I usually need to get something out of it while I'm there - wallet, hand sanitizer, etc. so it's more convenient to have it right there. If not then I like to put it on the spare chair if there is one, and as a last resort behind me.
Waitstaff hate the bags hanging on the chairs thing - one more thing to dodge and actually the only time I've seen a bag damaged in a restaurant was when a waiter tried to dodge and spilled a drink on it!
I usually need to get something out of it while I'm there - wallet, hand sanitizer, etc. so it's more convenient to have it right there. If not then I like to put it on the spare chair if there is one, and as a last resort behind me.
Waitstaff hate the bags hanging on the chairs thing - one more thing to dodge and actually the only time I've seen a bag damaged in a restaurant was when a waiter tried to dodge and spilled a drink on it!