Mid-afternoon siestas

dwmte says on May 15, 2005, 10:57:

i beg your pardon, tinto... what do you mean, "lazy mexicans?" i just woke up and that's the first thing i read on this thread.

just because we rest in the afternoons doesn't mean were lazy asses.

what about elmo...is he a lazy ass...don't answer that.

if fact, forget the post.

dw

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miamimike says on May 15, 2005, 11:06:

Hey Don't laugh at those Afternoon Siestas a while back they did some pretty extensive studies and found a medical correlation that people who had Mid-day Siestas of at least an Hour in Duration were healthier and more Productive throughout the remainder of the day into the evening hours. Not to mention it probably did wonders for their Sex Life. HaHA.

On Sept 17, 2008: Senator John McCain said, as he had many times before, that he believed the fundamentals of the economy were "strong."Hours later he backpedaled, explaining that he had meant that American workers were Strong.

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sandramoreno80 says on May 15, 2005, 11:09:

I know the siesta is derived from Spain, and they have big siestas in the afternoon. It traditional to have lunch and then take a siesta.

From what I know in the rest of Europe, we do not take siestas, as people are more likely to still be at work and shops do not shut down for lunch.

So the concept was "imported" if you like by the Spanish, to get people out of the heat outside during midday. I can only comment on Armenia, people are able to go home and have lunch and rest before going back to work. (Shops close from 12-2pm) My family in Armenia rest, watch the news but don't take the naps. But my cousin's parents in law take naps and they are from Bogota, but live in Armenia. So in small towns this can happen, but in the bigger cities people can't because of the distances travelled to get from home to work.

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dwmte says on May 15, 2005, 11:09:

hmmmm... have to get elmo's input on that one.

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poco says on May 15, 2005, 11:16:

Siesta - Very good In the rural areas the town shuts down between the hours of 12:00 noon and 2:00 pm. Seems about the same in larger cities.

About the only places open are the convenience stores (some shut down after 2:00pm), restaurants and bakeries. Many will then stay open until 6pm or later. Everyone still works an 8 hour+ day.

Like the other poster said,,, avoid the heat of the day. Siesta is my favorite custom and conforming is easy, sometimes I start early and extended the siesta into dinner time.

Damn I miss Colombia.

To answer the queston,,, No one in the U.S. shuts down for 2 hours, many lunch periods are 30 minutes but finishing work earlier makes this desireable. Very few take a nap. Colombians I've talked with think this is "stupid",, why eat a big meal at night and go to bed? Frankly,, it is kind of stupid.

"When you men get home and face an anti-war protester, look him in the eyes and shake his hand. Then, wink at his girlfriend, because she knows she's dating a pussy." Quote - General Tommy Franks

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Crazy4Cali says on May 15, 2005, 12:27:

Italia tambíen When I was in Rome a few years ago, at 2:00pm they closed up shop and practically rolled up the streets, at 4:00pm everything came back to life until well into the night.

I personally think a siesta is a good idea.

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kernow62 says on May 15, 2005, 12:35:

I take a short nap from 6:00PM to midnight and again from 1:00 AM to 7:00 AM and if I can squeeze a few hours sleep during the day at work I do that too.

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dwmte says on May 15, 2005, 13:37:

don't believe a word kernow says.... he's an android and never sleeps a wink. he fakes it a lot but if you nudge him you'll notice his eyes are still open with an odd, even eerie glint in them.

he's the leader of an underground pack of automatons. beware.

the reader has been warned.

dw

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poco says on May 15, 2005, 14:01:

What I want to know is What's going on between 12:00 midnight and 1:00 AM?

"When you men get home and face an anti-war protester, look him in the eyes and shake his hand. Then, wink at his girlfriend, because she knows she's dating a pussy." Quote - General Tommy Franks

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Lionheart says on May 15, 2005, 14:15:

is kernow a borg? resistance is futile ... I will assimilate you

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Lionheart says on May 15, 2005, 14:29:

Spanish schedule During my trips in Spain and dealing with localization companies mainly in Madrid and Barcelona I learned their life schedule pretty well. Don't expect it ever to change.

Most people get up early, 5-6am is average I guess, and eat a good breakfast. A stop at a bistro like in France on the way to work is common too. I noticed that offices start to populate between 7-9am, but business hours start at 9am. 12-3pm is siesta time, lunch is a snack, and either you go home for a nap then or bullshit around in a café. Business hours continue from 3-6 or 7pm. 7-9pm is go home and get ready for dinner, or do more bullshitting at a happy hour. Dinner time starts around 9pm, food gets served more around 10pm, and the party continues till 1-2am.

I noticed this schedule in Portugal and Southern France as well. I am especially fond of memories of the Malaga area, sitting outside under cork oaks in a beer garden scenario, eating and drinking and making friends every night ... what surprised me was that even small children were always there as well, the whole family is always together.

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Hr77 says on May 15, 2005, 16:42:

I don't know about Spain but my colombian guy can't keep his eyes open past 3:30. But, then again, he gets up at 5am and goes to job #1 during the week, comes home at 1, gives me a little action, eats way too much for lunch and is sound asleep by 3 if he's lucky. He clocks in at job #2 at 5pm, 7 days a week. Job #3 is during the daylight hours of the weekend. Defenetly NOT lazy but he IS a cranky bastard without that nap. I've seen him sleep for only 10 minutes and get up like he slept all night. I've also seen him snore like a bear for 2 hours. I guess 'how long' is not important.

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kernow62 says on May 15, 2005, 17:17:

ja ja Poco, you caught me, that's when the wife comes home from work. ;-)

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platano says on May 15, 2005, 18:20:

My doctor prohibited me from taking siestas... something about reflux and not sleeping right after eating. Maybe sleeping sitting up?

plátano

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kernow62 says on May 15, 2005, 18:54:

Platano, that is why those Mexicans with the huge sombreros are sitting up while they snooze, acid reflux. Another of lifes little mysteries solved.

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Tinto (Moderator) says on May 15, 2005, 20:01:

What a shame! The tragic downfall of Speedy Gonzalez (note: adult cartoon, probably offensive to Mexicans, Colombians and Bolivians)



www.starterupsteve.com/swf/SpeedyGonzalez.html

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