Are you okay? Three characteristics of bags that make people think you can't do your job
"Yoneda-san is a kind and very good senior, but I don't think I can rely on him as a boss..."
As he said this, the subordinate took a quick look at my appearance and continued speaking.
"After all, people are often judged by their appearances, aren't they? Well, Yoneda-san, if you just paid a little more attention to your appearance, I think your impression would be completely different."
I invited my closest subordinate at work to a bar and asked him to honestly tell me what I needed to improve at work.
During the company's annual evaluation, he was told, "Mr. Yoneda, you are poorly rated by your subordinates, so it will be difficult for you to be promoted," and he just couldn't accept it.
"Your bag in particular is a little outdated. In fact, bags are noticed by others just as much as shoes. You can completely change your impression just by changing your bag."
(What, it's not the job description but the appearance?!)
I thought that honestly, but then I suddenly remembered something I learned in a psychology class in college.
As proven by psychology, 55% of the impression people have of you is visual, meaning your appearance influences you.
Have you ever looked at your boss's bag or the bag of someone you pass on the street and thought, "That looks kind of lame..."?
Probably, no, it must have happened at least once.
There are many people who unknowingly lower their own opinion of themselves based on their appearance alone.
Are you okay?
Three characteristics of bags that are seen as belonging to people who can't do their job
I'm embarrassed to say that what I just said is based on my own experience.
From there, I was connected to work at a bag specialty store, and it has been 10 years since then.
I (Yoneda) didn't want other people to have the same experience, so I created the "Bag Risk Check with Three Questions."
I can say with certainty that the people around me never tell me to "pay more attention to my appearance."
The only way to fix it is to notice it yourself, so if you're even a little startled after reading my experience, please give it a try.
So let's get started!
Check the risk of your work bag
Question 1
The threads on the bag handle are frayed and the surface is deteriorated.
Question 2
There are some areas on the corners of the bag where the surface has been rubbed off and the color has faded.
Question 3
The whole bag looks worn and worn out, with no real texture.
How was it?
Depending on how many of these apply to you, you can find out your level of risk.
Diagnosis
Not all of them applied
We use clean bags, so you can close this page now!
One or two were true
There is a high possibility that people around you have a bad impression of you.
Take a look at our tips on choosing a bag and consider buying a new one.
Three were true
It's almost certain that people around you will have a bad impression of you.
You should buy a new bag immediately.
Please take a good look at the tips on choosing a bag that we will now tell you, and buy a new bag.
By the way, at that time I had a bag that fit all three criteria.
I guess it can't be helped if my juniors point it out... (laughs)
Choosing a work bag
Three points to ensure success
I knew I needed to buy a new bag.
The next important thing is how to choose a bag that will be appreciated by others.
In addition, the next bag you choose should be one that is resistant to deterioration and can be used for a long time in good condition.
So, as someone who has worked at a bag specialty store for over 10 years, I have carefully selected three points to help you avoid making a mistake when choosing a bag.
Finally, we will introduce our most recommended work bags, so please read on.
Point 1
Genuine leather is recommended for bag materials
I sometimes see businessmen on the train using worn-out bags,
To be honest, this gives the impression of someone who doesn't care about the things around them.
Nylon and synthetic leather bags will gradually deteriorate with use.
If you plan to use it for many years, choose a genuine leather bag, which will improve with use.
Selection Point ②
Simple and calm design
The design of the work bag is more important than the stylish design.
The most important thing is not to give a bad impression to others .
Bags with logos on the surface or shiny metal fittings
It has a bad reputation within the company, especially among female employees.
To be well-respected by others at work, it is important to appear clean and honest.
Choose a work bag with a simple and understated design.
Point 3 for choosing
Can it stand on its own when placed on the floor? 
In business situations, people often place their bags on the floor.
If it were to collapse at that moment, it wouldn't make a good impression.
Choose a design that can stand upright even when filled with heavy items. 
To summarise how to choose a work bag,
① Genuine leather is recommended for bag materials
② Simple and calm design
③ Can it stand on its own when placed on the floor?
It is important to be aware of these things.
However, it can be difficult to find a product that meets all of these criteria.
In that case, I would like to recommend
This is HushTug, a Mongolian leather brand.
Leather in Mongolia?
It's not a phrase you hear often, but
The online shop that was launched two years ago has
It has already received over 1,500 purchase reviews .
The average review score is 4.8/5.0 .
Nearly 200 letters from purchasers have also been made public, and the brand has become beloved by many customers.
It is a major media
- NHK World
- BS TV Nikkei Morning Plus FT
- Fashion magazine Senken Shimbun
It has been featured on websites such as these and is becoming a hot topic in the leather industry.
In HushTug,
I especially recommend this bag for work:
This business leather tote.
Actually, this
This product was created based on the struggles I, a leather craftsman, had in the past .
A long time ago, I was looking for a work bag for 20,000 to 30,000 yen.
A bag that is genuine leather, simple, luxurious, and can be used for work.
I couldn't find it in any department store. (Even if I did, it was over 50,000 yen.)
"If it's not available anywhere, make it yourself!"
With this in mind, this leather tote was the first item released by HushTug.
It has now become HushTug's best-selling product and is loved by many customers. (I'm really happy...)
This leather tote is
Made with luxurious Mongolian leather (cowhide), which is highly regarded around the world .
We have achieved ultimate simplicity by eliminating all surface logos, metal fittings, and pockets.
It stands firmly on the floor and is large enough to fit a 13-inch PC .
Customer reviews
Also, HushTug (hashtag)
We do everything ourselves, from factory operations to product development to sales.
By minimizing the costs incurred by middlemen such as trading companies and manufacturers,
Reasonably priced at half the price of other brands,
We were able to produce high quality products.
However, this HushTug,
The downside is that you can only see the actual product at three stores: Otsuka, Tokyo; Hamamatsu, Shizuoka; and Tottori.
If you buy without seeing the actual product, you may be disappointed when it arrives.
That's why HushTug offers free returns and exchanges within 30 days of receiving your product, no matter how much you use it .
- It was different from what I imagined
- I used it for a while but it didn't work for me
- It was difficult to use
Any reason is ok!
Attach the cash-on-delivery slip that came with the product,
Returning it is easy; just take it to a Lawson store.
HushTug will also cover the return shipping costs, so you can return it for free.
HushTug's leather totes are often sold out and have to be pre-ordered .
The next shipment is often fully booked, so
Take this opportunity to consider a leather tote from HushTug.