Another tip for IT folk out there.
When offering a user a laptop bag, don’t ask them if they want a laptop bag. Ask them what color laptop bag they’d like.
When I started doing this acceptance of laptop bags went from 50% to 100%.
You’ll have to stock a variety of colors, but it’s a small price to pay to encourage the use of laptop bags.
When I find myself remembering one awkward thing, I know chances are good I’ll remember the others…
So a trick I’ve found is that when I remember one thing I purposefully recall the others, since it’s not a ‘surprise’ it won’t be so bad. As I remember them, I misremember them intentionally so that they’re less embarrassing. This works for some insane reason.
Don’t know if it’ll work for everyone, but give it ago next time your blooper reel kicks off!