Good: Siesta
Who wouldn't LOVE a 2-3 hour break in the middle of the workday to go home and have a nice, long and relaxing lunch? (And, since you're there, perhaps a little nap?)
It's a wonderful mentality, comparatively speaking:
- Spain: Plan the workday around meal times (which should be social gatherings of friends/family)
- USA: Plan mealtimes around the workday (And while you're at it, work THROUGH lunch)
I get that we're all about being super productive in the US, but the "lunch hour" turned into the "lunch half-hour," which then turned into "eat when you have a second to take a bite between work obligations".
But thanks, Spain, for agreeing with me that a girl needs to eat around here (and preferably taste/enjoy her food)!
Bad: Siesta
It's 2-3 HOURS! I don't need THAT long to eat! And forget running errands during your break...everything is closed so you can't get anything done.
During the school vacation over the holidays, I was lucky enough to go home. I remember thinking, "Ugh! I can't go anywhere right now because nothing is open!...OH WAIT! I'M IN AMERICA!!!" It was a total Homer Simpson "Doh!" moment, followed by a happy dance.
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