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“We Don't Wear $10,000 Suits, We Wear $100,000 Watches”: Google Techies' Hilarious “Very Low-key” Take on Office Attire | On trend

The “very reserved, very mindful” TikTok trend is everywhere. Created by beauty influencer Jools Lebron, videos under this tag-slash-ethos shared on social media show how to be reserved and mindful in different situations. A Google employee has joined the trend and shows off what he wears to work.

The image shows a Google employee who posted a video under the trend “very reserved, very mindful.” (Instagram/@mikejiang8)

“What it’s like to work at Google.” Very reserved. Very mindful. Very, my stock options are not fully vested yet and I would like a raise,” Michael Jiang wrote on his Instagram. He shared a video of his hilarious take on the trend, showcasing his office attire in a lighthearted manner.

He jokingly says, “We’re not investment bankers with our $10,000 suits and $100,000 watches,” and then shows off his Garmin, a slightly more expensive smartwatch. He then adds that the watch he is wearing is “very understated.” Before he ends the clip, he makes a few funny comments.

According to Jiang's LinkedIn, he is a technical program manager at Google and co-founder and CEO of Fitscovery.

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What does “very reserved, very careful” mean?

According to Merriam-Webster, “Demure” means “artificially modest, reserved, or serious.” In her 40-second video, Lebron used the word in a sentence to show off her toned down makeup while looking for a new job. She explained that the term means opting for a more “natural look” and presenting yourself in a way that shows consideration for others.

How did the phrase go viral?

The TikTok share was initially lost in the sea of ​​thousands of other posts, but grew in popularity as celebrities began sharing videos as part of the trend.

The viral phrase made Jools Lebron a social media sensation. She is reportedly looking forward to trademarking the use. She has registered the trademark “very reserved, very mindful” for various entertainment and advertising services.

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