It's me again with another question pertaining to restaurant etiquette.
Being a woman, I suffer "the curse of the purse."
In America when eating at a restaurant I usually have put my purse on the floor against my foot, or depending on the seating arrangement it has been placed on an empty chair next to me.
If it's a booth I usually have it on the seat at my side.
If it's a bar my purse would again be on the floor in front of my feet.
It's my understanding that in Japan it's not very polite to put your purse on the floor.
So, can someone tell me what the different options are?
Is it alright to hang the purse on a chair (assuming there is a knob of some kind in which to do so)?
Or is it best to place it on a chair that is at the table even if the only other chair at your table is opposite of you?
And, what about situations where you are at a bar style eatery where there may be no seats to put your purse on at all?
Sorry, for seeming so anal retentive, but I've always been a stickler for details and end up having a zillion questions about things as a result, and this is one of them.
Since becoming a "wallet in the pocket" man before my trip is an option not available to me, could someone please give me some pointers on what do as a woman with "the curse of the purse"?
Thank you so much!
Valerie
