Jimmie of Jimmies Collage took some pictures of lunchtime in China and tells about the custom of taking a rest from noon to two p.m. - during this time they eat lunch and take a nap!
Looking at those pictures makes me want to zoom over to my favorite Chinese eatery. Although, I'm sure real Chinese food isn't nearly as bad for you as the American version! ;)
Read more and see wonderful pictures at Jimmie's Collage!Traditionally in China, the time from noon to two PM is a break time. In Chinese it’s called (literally) “noon rest.” That time includes both eating lunch and taking a nap. It used to be that most every office closed totally for that two hours, but things are changing. Now banks remain open through the “rest time”. But we’ve learned not to expect the same service during “noon rest” that you would get earlier or later in the day. The few employees at work at that time are apt to be cranky. And although the business is open, it is very likely that the particular individual who you need to help you is not at work but is, in fact, having a rest. So we’ve learned that for the most part, getting things done needs to be done before or after “noon rest.”
Kids can learn more about China at:
China For Kids Activity Village
Time for Kids
National Geographic Kids
Surf the Net With Kids
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