Hanging a Coat on the Office Chair Backrest

The practice of hanging a coat on the backrest of an office chair carries both Feng Shui significance and practical benefits in reality, and there are suggestions for choosing the color of the coat.

Feng Shui Significance

From a Feng Shui perspective, hanging a coat on the backrest of an office chair is known as having a 'mountain (coat) behind your back'. This saying implies providing a sense of stability and support, giving people a greater sense of security at work on a psychological level, as if there is a solid foundation behind them. This helps stabilize emotions, enhance focus and confidence during work, and enables individuals to engage in their tasks with a better state of mind.

Practical Benefits in Reality

• Avoiding the awkwardness of asking for leave: When you need to leave your seat temporarily but don't want to specifically ask your supervisor for leave, hanging your coat on the backrest of the chair is a clever method. When the supervisor passes by and sees the coat on the backrest, they may subconsciously assume that you are just taking a short break, such as going to the restroom or getting water, and won't inquire further. This avoids the negative impression that may result from frequent leave requests.
• Reducing additional work assignments: When assigning work tasks, supervisors usually consider the current work status and progress of employees. When the supervisor sees a coat on the chair, they may think that the person is still at their seat and hasn't finished their work, so they won't easily assign new tasks. This can, to a certain extent, reduce the workload and allow employees to have more sufficient time and energy to complete their current tasks.

Suggestions for Coat Colors

It is recommended to choose earth-toned colors for the coat hung on the backrest of an office chair, such as camel, dark brown, and grayish brown. These colors are natural and understated, not overly flashy or glaring, and can better blend with the office environment without giving a jarring impression. At the same time, earth tones convey a sense of stability and reliability, aligning with the Feng Shui implication of having a 'mountain behind your back' and further reinforcing the psychological feeling of being grounded and supported.