Sleep seems to play a different role in Chinese culture than it does in America.Take for example that everyday our university has a midday break so everyone can go nap.
Our university has even provided us with a 2nd apartment (more like a dorm suite at Helaman Halls at BYU) on the New Campus so we can nap on days we travel out there.
Many of our students are incredulous that we do not nap.
The end result is that you find people napping in some amazing places. Not resting. Napping. Sleeping. Soundly. Deep, deep breathing.
The other day as we were walking into the mall, this 6' door guard was deeply asleep just standing there.
If you go into a fast food restaurant anytime other than right at meal time, you will find half the tables occupied by nappers. I need to add more photos to this, but these 2 are so typical.
The woman was already asleep in McDonalds when we got there. She woke up and left just as we finished eating. From her makeup and dress, she looked late 20s to mid 30s, middle class, well dressed and groomed. And of course, fully refreshed from her nap!
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ReplyDeleteThe Chinese are smarter than I thought.. I think naps are a great way of adding energy to your day.
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