Siestas

[Zkribbler]

After a large lunch, a co-worker and I were discussing the benefits of a siesta. We decided that siestas are enjoyed in Mexico, Spain, and Iran. She opined that France and Italy also have siestas, but I dunno.

Are siestas traditional where you are?
...and if so, where the heck are you?

USA = No siestas.

[Imran Siddiqui]

I'd rather not have a siesta. I'd rather not be at work until 8 PM.

[SlowwHand]

On weekends, I officially have a siesta. During the workweek, unofficial.

[Krill]

Yeah but Sloww, you have a damned good reason to take it easy now

Personally, I'm experimenting with siestas, because I find it difficult to work during the day, but also I can't sleep some nights and then I'm screwed for an entire week. I'm trying to see if a siesta in the day means I can work later at night and still get up in the morning and not feel like death warmed up.

[Krill]

I'd rather not have a siesta. I'd rather not be at work until 8 PM.

Take a step up in the world. Become a waiter.

[Jon Miller]

In the book Brain Rules it mentions that a short nap can be good, and is definitely preferential to working tired.

JM

[Felch]

It might actually make you more competitive in a global economy. If you're expected to work with people an ocean away, being at work over a broader span while taking a break in the middle is better than working a compressed workday.

[EPW]

What global economy?

[Lancer]

In the Phils the workers commonly take a one hour lunch during which they sleep maybe 40 minutes.

[Zkribbler]

Sounds like a siesta to me.