Micro umbrellas are handy to keep around for rain readiness, as they take up very little space. At approximately 6 inches in length when folded, they can be easily kept in a handbag, briefcase or backpack round the clock in case of an unexpected downpour. Their compactness is mostly limited to when they are retracted, as most micro umbrellas open up to provide close to a regular-sized canopy. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Keep your micro umbrella where it's handy, whether it's on your person, in your desk or in your car. The main benefit of a micro umbrella is that it's easily portable so you have it when you need it unexpectedly.
2. Hold your micro umbrella handle firmly around shoulder level once extended. Most micro umbrellas don't have long shafts, so the handle must be held higher than the average umbrella.
3. Use a micro umbrella to shield your body from the rain and the sun. Tilt the umbrella slightly to the back so the water runs in that direction.
4. Practice proper etiquette when you use your micro umbrella by staying a proper distance from other people. The water that is being diverted from you rolls off the edges of the umbrella and can splash on other people if you walk too close. Additionally, the metal points around the edge of the umbrella can poke someone in the eye.
5. Shake as much water off the umbrella as possible when you're finished and let it air dry, collapsed but not wrapped up. Wrapping up a wet umbrella will delay its drying.
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