What if I told you there were a few inexpensive items that would bring you more respect from your peers? Would you be interested?
If so you’re in luck. In todays post we’ll be sharing with you 3 items anyone can buy that will cause you to look more mature, put together, and sophisticated.
Let’s begin.
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1. Notebook
A physical notebook is something that many people in our day have stopped carrying around with them.
To most people it’s easier to type a quick note in their phone and save it.
(But then again you wouldn’t be reading this post if you wanted to be like most people right?)
When you take down notes in a notebook it is a physical representation of your commitment to be organized, reliable, and that you valued what others had to say so much, that you took the time to write it down.
Rather than saying “I forgot” all the time (when asked about various things), you can now simply refer to your notes and provide the answer that they are looking for.
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2. A Respectable Pen
Due to technology, pens have begun to disappear from our every day carry (EDC) in a way much like the aforementioned notebook.
Most people don’t see a need to carry a physical notebook and a physical pen because their cell phone or tablet can accomplish both tasks.
But allow us to explain why a “respectable” pen is something you should strongly consider keeping on you at all times.
If someone is talking to you and you ask them to pause so you can take notes on the conversation , it will automatically grab their attention. Now they are interested. Now, it’s all eyes on you.
Taking notes while someone is speaking has a way of making the speaker feel important and relevant. You taking notes while they speak is actually flattering to them.
But if you reach into your jacket pocket, purse, or backpack and pull out a bright colored, whimsical, and flamboyant pen, you’re likely to come across as childish.
Instead, pull out a classy pen in a darker color, or a sophisticated finish like stainless steel or wood, you’ll come across as someone with good taste and who appreciates the finer things in life.
“High quality items start conversations with the right people”.
Notice we didn’t say “high priced items”. It’s not about paying a exorbitant price for any given thing.
But it is about buying things that are well made, and buying from companies that have a good reputation.
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3. A Analog Watch
Perhaps our favorite thing on this list is the watch. And not just any watch, but I want to make the case for a analog watch.
In a time of ever increasing technology, those who do things in a “old-fashioned” way tend to stand out from the crowd.
There are various smart watches on the market today, and there’s no denying their convenience or functionality.
But our point today has been about being above average and standing out from the crowd.
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Conclusion
We at A Step Above Style hope this post has been insightful and helpful.
Technology has its place in our world and isn’t going anywhere, anytime soon.
But if you want to stand out in the right ways, there are some old fashioned ways to do so.
Until next time, y’all have a good one.
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