Apparently if you work in an office in Hong Kong, you are entitled to take naps at your desk. I know this because I have worked with the Hong Kongese for two years and have caught some of my best shuteye at my cubicle.
Siesta paraphernalia varies from person to person. I have seen some quite sophisticated set-ups; from pashminas as blankies, to Hello Kitty cushions for comfort, to timers being set to revive workers after lunch. That last one was my idea. At first I was mesmerized by this whole act. But then, I began to realize that it was a fabulous idea after I, too, learned the fine art of catching forty winks in 15 minutes. As it turned out, it revolutionized my entire work day.
The Hong Kongese are very hard-working people, so why shouldn't they nap? The rush hours far differ from those in the Western world as seven to nine p.m. is the average time to knock off. These people need their kip. The truly genius part of this whole situation is that when you take a lazy nine-to-fiver, add in a few zzz's between meetings and take your full hour lunch...you've got yourself one sweet-ass workday.
Such a shame I don't work with them anymore...
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I'm a church secretary so there are like 80 pews in the building next door.
I think I'll become a practicing-Hong Kongese employee. ;o)
Learning to sleep with eyes open is a valuable tool in American culture. Remember when someone asks you what you think during a concall where you're sleeping to always deflect. "I'm not sure. I need to think about this some more."
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