September 8, 2009
Siesta time
Because of the Philippines' hot and humid weather, taking a siesta after lunch is common practice especially if your work requires laboring under the sun. What made me smile about these construction workers is the fact that they were building a new library in the Ateneo de Manila University. When I was still a student, a friend and I would always take noon naps in the library. We never got caught.
Je n'ai jamais vu faire la sieste sur le lieu de travail. Sans doute fait-il très chaud !
ReplyDeleteje regrette qu'en France, cela ne soit pas obligatoire. superbe ta photo
ReplyDeleteI regret that in France, it is not mandatory. superbe ta photo
Very nice image, I understand them. Somebody here tries it at work in the offices, with mixed succes...
ReplyDeleteFresh air, full stomach, what better way to spend after lunch hour but nap! :D Just woke up from one..
ReplyDeletebrings back memories eh? wow a new library buildings!
ReplyDeleteI think it is difficult to return to work after this siesta! :)
ReplyDeleteCool picture Hilda, congratulations!
Léia
My University doesn't allow students to take nap anywhere on the campus.
ReplyDeleteSometimes I ask in my office after lunch, "Is it nap time now?" Did those guys bring along their own nap maps?
ReplyDeleteI wish we had that custom here!
ReplyDeleteI wish we had it here too! Although I guess that also means they have to work later in the afternoon.
ReplyDeletehehehe...nice posts hilda....reminds me of the time i used to work in grave yard shifts....I used to take naps b/w calls...
ReplyDeleteNice shot. We don't have this custom where I live but we do have the rather lengthy "coffee and a cigarette" breaks.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great odd shot! But for how long are they allowed to sleep?
ReplyDeleteAs you can tell, that is not a practice in the U.S.. Although I am certain it's on everyone's mind (and wish list.) Great post!
ReplyDeleteI don't think we'll ever adopt this practice here in the U.S. Not that I wouldn't mind it, I just don't see it happening.
ReplyDeleteSame here, siesta time is sacred. Many shops and offices, banks, etc, close from 2 to 5, and reopen then till 9pm. Makes for long days, though.
ReplyDeleteMy office doesn't do it, unfortunately (or not), working through from 9 till 6, with one hour for lunch.
Ahh what a fantastic site. Naps are glorious. Even in the first 2 years of medical school, I used to find the time to take them. Now that I am in the hospitals, it's unfortunately a whole different story - probably better for the patients though!
ReplyDeleteMy safari through medicine...
Irony abounds! I'll bet you didn't have nice mats to lay on when you and your friend took naps.
ReplyDeleteHow did you avoid getting caught?
Maybe people saw you and took pity on you, being industrious students who worked so hard for their classes?
This is a fascinating photo, Hilda!
Seems like a perfectly healthy approach to the workday. I think it could happen in the US, but it would have to be on a company by company basis, with the most progressive thinking ones leading the way.
ReplyDeleteThere are so many people who talk about insomnia here, and people of different ages sometimes have different sleep needs and patterns. Flexibility is probably the key.
Oh, what a great shot!
ReplyDeleteComplete with mats.
OK, WHERE did you sleep in a library without being noticed?? ;)
Israel used to have siesta time. Now the businesses don't close at 2-4:00 anymore. Maybe because there is more air conditioning now, or maybe we have become workaholics.
Nap time is always a good time!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing capture, Hilda!!! Just love it!
ReplyDeleteIt certainly looks as if they came well-prepared for their siesta. A siesta sounds like a great idea to me -- too bad it never caught on over here!
ReplyDeleteLOL! :-D I wish my boss would let me take a nap after lunch (regardless of the weather)! :)
ReplyDeletei like this post! great shot!
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