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Sleeping At Work Is An Ordinary And Socially Acceptable Phenomenon In Japan
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Sleeping At Work Is An Ordinary And Socially Acceptable Phenomenon In Japan

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In most countries sleeping at work is not only uncomfortable, but it may even cost you a job. But in Japan, sleep in the office is an ordinary and socially acceptable phenomenon. In fact, sleep in the workplace is often perceived as a sign of zeal, because “a person is so devoted to his work that he worked to exhaustion.”

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    Dee Hunter
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ... not forgetting that a lot of Japanese work more than the eight hours we are used to. They'll spend up to sixteen hours a day at work. Anyone still wondering why the office nap is completely okay there?

    Dee Hunter
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ... not forgetting that a lot of Japanese work more than the eight hours we are used to. They'll spend up to sixteen hours a day at work. Anyone still wondering why the office nap is completely okay there?

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