6 Things You Should Never Keep In Your Purse
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Women love their handbags, their purses, their clutches, well, whatever choice name they like to give to their beloved hand companion, right? We understand that if one is carrying items such as a laptop in their bag, it would surely be heavy. But there are times when we’re asked to pass on a friend’s purse at the table while we are dining together. And the moment we lift the purse to pass it, the weight of the purse just shocks us! And we sit there thinking, “God! What does she carry in her purse?”
It’s also possible that others think the same way when it comes to your purse. A heavy purse makes others eager to know what’s in it. Remember you don’t have to carry everything in your purse. Certain things like your car keys, your favorite lipstick, a notebook, and pens, etc. make for good residents in a purse. But it’s certainly not wise to lug around all your important documents in your purse. Okay, to help you pack your purse with the right things, we’ve created a guide below which will help you understand what you shouldn’t carry in your purse. Take a look.
1. List Of All Your Passwords
We are scared to leave behind any list of passwords back at our home or at our workplace. We don’t want people to log into our personal accounts using them. And because of this, we think that as long as we carry them with us at all times, we’re going to be safe. But chances are that you might lose your purse and the list along with it. It is safer to memorize all of your passwords. Or If you think you aren’t blessed with that great a memory, then you can also store them in a password protected mobile application on your phone.
2. Documents That Prove Your Identity
Make it a habit to carry just one or two identifying documents along with you. For example, your driver’s license or a state identification card like the Aadhar card. You don’t have to risk losing your original documents by carrying all sorts of government identity proofs like passport, birth certificates, etc. with you at all times. If you ever think that you will need them in future, scan them, and keep them in the cloud or store them on your email. Soft copies of documents are nothing but a boon in this uncertain world.
3. All Your Cards And Cash
You are aware of how much money you spend on an average every day, right? So, carry that much amount of money only. You don’t have to carry huge amounts of money that can weigh down not just your bag but your mind as well, with the fear of being robbed. And when it comes to your credit or debit cards, take the ones that you use frequently. You don’t have to dump all your cards in your purse and show them off to your friends, and foes.
4. Entire Range Of Your Makeup Collection
Yes, we totally understand how you would want to look lovely and presentable at all times. And you can do this if you’re smart with your makeup. If you know that it’s the red lipstick that goes best with the dress you’re wearing then, carry only red lipstick. You don’t have to carry 8–9 lipsticks. And even if you plan on doing a touch-up, carry your favorite compact or cream, which is your savior. Keep the number of makeup products in your purse as minimal as you can. There are chances that your makeup products might lose their structure on being carried and knocked around in the purse. Make it a point to put them in a separate pouch, and then put the pouch inside your purse.
5. Old Receipts
We all are guilty of shoving old receipts inside our bags. And then at the end of the month, we sit and dig them out to figure where we spent all our money. However, you have to be careful because if someone else gets their hands on them, it can cause tragedies too. What we mean to say is fraud analytics look for pieces of information to create fake transactions. And believe it or not, your receipts are enough for them to do it. Therefore, either destroy your receipts or keep them at home. But never carry them in your bag.
6. Perishable Foods
Most of us lead busy lives. We don’t even get time to eat our meals. In such cases, we often try to carry foods in our purse. You know, to keep our stomachs from growling. But don’t carry foods in your purse that might leak or spill, it will make your purse smell and ruin its fabric. Opt for canned items or simply carry a bag of dry nuts.
What we’re trying to convey here is that when it comes to your purse, pack it smartly with only essentials. Carrying too much load in your bags can put a strain on your hands and shoulder. Keep it simple and flaunt your purse. If there’s anything we missed out on this list, let us know in the comments below.
