Points to keep in mind when going out on a rainy day. Handling of umbrellas, considerations on trains, visiting places, etc.
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Going out on a gloomy, rainy day tends to make people feel depressed. However, it is precisely because it is such a day that we need to be considerate of our surroundings, so why not go out with a cheerful feeling? We asked Ms. Hiroko Nishide, a manner consultant, about how to handle umbrellas smartly and how to make a visit on a rainy day.
Three key points of handling an umbrella [umbrella, closing it, and carrying it around].
It is said that the way you handle an umbrella is not something that anyone teaches you, so it shows your personality. So, let’s review the basic way to handle an umbrella so as not to be a nuisance to anyone.
How to carry a wet umbrella in different situations
Things to keep in mind when visiting an acquaintance’s home on a rainy day
When visiting an acquaintance’s home on a rainy day, it is also important to be considerate. Be prepared to go out so that your acquaintance’s home will not get wet.
Bring a towel to wipe off any water droplets and a plastic bag to put wet things in. First, before ringing the chime, take off your raincoat if you are wearing one, and use the towel to wipe off any water droplets on your clothes and bag.
Put the raincoat in a plastic bag and put it in your bag or backpack. To keep your socks and stockings dry, you may wear boots or raincoats. In this case, it may take time to put them on and take them off, and the wet shoes may stain the entrance.
In this case, you should bring the shoes you originally wore in a plastic bag and put them in a second bag.
Also, your socks and stockings may get wet. It is a good idea to bring extra socks and stockings just in case.
If your socks are very wet, ask the person you are visiting if you may change them here before going out the front door. If they are stockings, I would ask to use the dressing room to change them.
And, although it is not limited to rainy days, the etiquette is mutual, he says.
On rainy days, the person welcoming a visitor should have a towel ready and offer it to the visitor, saying, ‘Here you go. Sometimes it is difficult for the visitor to say, ‘Please come in. If it is raining heavily, the visitor will say something like, ‘If you don’t mind, would you like me to dry your socks? The visitor also makes preparations to avoid such a situation. This kind of concern for each other is beautiful communication and true manners.
Before the rainy season begins, we want to make sure. What to bring and wear on rainy days
To avoid getting wet and dragging out your discomfort, here are some items to have with you on rainy days.Items to have on rainy days
Towels or toweling handkerchiefs
Umbrella case (to store wet umbrellas)
Replacement socks and stockings
Makeup remover and hair styling products
Clear file to keep your documents dry (if you have documents)
(If you are visiting another company or an acquaintance’s house) – A cloth, cloth wrap or plastic to put under wet bags and other baggage
A towel is indispensable on a rainy day. It is also a good idea to frequently wipe wet jackets and bags, etc., by carrying a toweling handkerchief with good absorbency, rather than an ordinary handkerchief,” he said.
Another concern is to wear a raincoat. It may seem casual, but is it okay to wear it in business situations?
Of course not. Recently, we have seen lightweight raincoats in the shape of trench coats and stainless steel collared coats. When you visit other companies, you can take it off at the entrance as you do with your coat. At that time, you should prepare a towel to wipe the raincoat and a plastic bag to put it away,” he says.
So what should you do if you are wearing boots or raincoats when you go up to a restaurant’s tatami room?
If you are concerned, it would be smart if you could bring a replacement pair of business shoes or heels and find a place to change before entering the restaurant so that you can change there. For this purpose, it is also a good idea to bring a plastic bag to put wet boots or rain shoes in.
Are there any other things to keep in mind?
When visiting a company or a private home, I admire those who take the time to bring a cloth and place their luggage on it so as not to stain the floor by placing it there.
Nishide says that manners are based on consideration for others and the people and things around you. We want to get through rainy days with a little thoughtfulness and preparation so that we do not unintentionally inconvenience others with our wet umbrellas.
Interview and text by Yoshiko Tezuka
Illustrations by Tomoko Shinozuka
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Manner consultant. With the motto of “Sincerity in Manners®”, he has taught manners to actors, athletes, and celebrities for NHK historical dramas, movies, and commercials, and has also covered the manners of the Imperial Family. She has also supervised and written more than 100 books, which have sold more than 1 million copies. The know-how that Ms. Nishide imparts can be easily incorporated into daily life and work, and is popular for its highly convincing content.
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