You often take a nap in the afternoon?~~

@zhpshql (693)
China
July 31, 2008 9:31pm CST
I know that almost every Chinese people take a nap during the daytime, I take it too. Because if I don't take one, all the day I will be sleepy and can't do anything heart and soul. The nap is good for our health, after you take a nap,the blood pressure will drop. Now most of us is sleep-deprived, so we need sleep. Do you have this habit? please don't regard it as the symbol of laziness~~It's not only good for health, but also good for your work.so if you don't have this habit yet, you may have a try~~
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12 responses
@sameroad (3179)
• United States
1 Aug 08
I don't ever take a nap anymore. I used when i was little kid though.. and my parents will sometimes but i can't. If i take a nap then i won't be able to sleep at night and i already have a hard time getting to sleep sometimes so having a nap would only make it worse. sometimes i do feel like a nap would be so freaking wonderful. I get super tired sometimes and almost fall asleep if i am just sitting or laying around but i force myself to get up or stay awake. I hate it but i would rather sleep at night. a nap would probably do me good but i just don't take them
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@zhpshql (693)
• China
6 Aug 08
BUt why? the nap will do you good,try to take it, have a good rest and then you can deal with everything better than ever~~
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@ajithlal (14716)
• India
12 Apr 09
I also think nap is very good for a person.
@bbsr13 (4196)
• India
1 Aug 08
Hello,Hello,zhpshql! I am not regular sleeper in the day time.but at times I do go for a nap after lunch if i feel sleepy.however day sleeping is in no way beneficial for health as it would mar your good night sleep.thanx.
@zhpshql (693)
• China
7 Aug 08
Hi, I think that 's because you haven't got used to it, now sometimes if I don't get a nap during the daytime, I can't fall asleep during the night,that destroyed my internal timekeeper,called the circadian clock~~
@rsa101 (37968)
• Philippines
1 Aug 08
Well, since I have a day job and it requires me to work 8 hours a day I usually don't have the luxury to nap even for a short while at work. But when I get back home I usually take short naps in between dinner as I really feel sleepy when I arrive home. When I was single and has no job yet I usually do that sleeping after lunch is a good way to refresh your body for the rest of the night. But now I am working I could not afford to have even a nap in the afternoon.
@ajithlal (14716)
• India
22 Apr 09
I also think taking nap in the afternoon refresh the body.
@jammyt (2818)
• Philippines
1 Aug 08
Here in the Philippines,it's called Siesta (just like in Spain). unlike in Spain, though where all shops closes for a certain time in the afternoon, here in our country, anyone not working and usually kids who are home from school have this. usually kids are "trained" to have their afternoon naps for them to "grow". I do this when I don't have work and during weekends when I can. It helps me rejuvinate and I feel refreshed after.
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@zhpshql (693)
• China
7 Aug 08
Yeeh, I know the siesta,it's used in many countries. In my country, we have the same thoughts as yours,to "grow",just enjoying the siesta and thanks for sharing ~~
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@bbsr13 (4196)
• India
1 Aug 08
Hello,zhpshql! I don't like this afternoon nap as it mars my good night sleep.however if I feel sleepy during daytime I just relax for sometime in the bed.but it makes me lazy the rest of the day.thanx.
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@diutay (1327)
• Philippines
2 Aug 08
Since my work starts quite early and ends up very late with several breaks in between, naps for me are very necessary. I snooze whenever I can even for just 10 mins. I have to get as much sleep as I can so I have to take advantage of naps.
@chiyosan (30184)
• Philippines
24 Apr 09
i dont take a nap in the afternoon... i mean, i just sleep my full 8 hours or a minimum of 6 hours daily so i will be fully awake everyday.
@ajithlal (14716)
• India
6 Apr 09
I take nap after reaching home. I take a quick sleep during the evening putting my FM player on at 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. During the weekends or on the off days, I take nap in the afternoon. I am having this habit for long period of time. I think it is good to take a nap and take rest that is needed for our body and mind.
@zhpshql (693)
• China
6 Apr 09
Hi, you're right. Enjoy your nap~~
@lilybug (21107)
• United States
1 Aug 08
I love to take an afternoon nap. It is so refreshing. I don't get one all that often, but I love it when I do.
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@fwangaa (3057)
• China
29 Apr 09
i often have a nap after lunch. i always feel tired for a long time beside the computer. so i have to have a nap , that will ease my tired. also i feel full of energy when i have a nap.
• China
12 May 09
hello, do you often take a nap,whatever summer or winter?i like take a nap during summer,it is good for my work.
@zhpshql (693)
• China
8 Jun 09
Hello,my friend, It's so good hearing from you, though 4 weeks ago,lol~~
@frankjoe (27)
• China
10 May 09
Hi, zhpshql,I don't need a nap indeed,and sometimes the person who need nap always thought to be lazy~~ But I can understand that, now so many people are too tired, they nee d more sleep~~