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“Give me a glass of whatever’s available on tap,” said Amit to the bartender, as he slipped into the bar stool next to mine. The lounge was full of office colleagues who had to come to bid farewell to him.
“So? What really happened in there, bro?” I asked.
“This place sucks man. Good riddance anyway.”
I made the typical murmuring sounds to communicate my sympathies.
Rumour had it that Amit had been caught napping on the job, more times than one.
Meanwhile, in a different country
“Give me a glass of whatever’s available on tap,” said Kane to the bartender, as he slipped into the bar stool next to mine. The lounge was full of office colleagues who had to come to celebrate Kane's promotion party.
“Give me a glass of whatever’s available on tap,” said Amit to the bartender, as he slipped into the bar stool next to mine. The lounge was full of office colleagues who had to come to bid farewell to him.
“So? What really happened in there, bro?” I asked.
“This place sucks man. Good riddance anyway.”
I made the typical murmuring sounds to communicate my sympathies.
Rumour had it that Amit had been caught napping on the job, more times than one.
Meanwhile, in a different country
“Give me a glass of whatever’s available on tap,” said Kane to the bartender, as he slipped into the bar stool next to mine. The lounge was full of office colleagues who had to come to celebrate Kane's promotion party.
“So? You got promoted for sleeping, bro?” I asked.
“I love you, Japan! Mandatory naps especially at work! Brilliant!”
I hi-fived him to communicate my agreement.
Rumour had it that Kane had been caught napping on the job, more times than one.
One of those rare situations when sleeping on the job has its advantages. But just like any other custom, there are rules to be followed. http://www.innovateus.net/innopedia/what-inemuri
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I would love to hear your views!
Rumour had it that Kane had been caught napping on the job, more times than one.
One of those rare situations when sleeping on the job has its advantages. But just like any other custom, there are rules to be followed. http://www.innovateus.net/innopedia/what-inemuri
Click here to access the complete works of the 2016 A-Z Blogging Challenge!
I would love to hear your views!
I'm moving to Japan.I almost slept through a presentation today. It was so boring. I'm sure that guy would be absorbed like a sponge on water in Japan. He presents a lullaby!
ReplyDeletePresentation guy, LOL! Must have been a good break though! :)
DeleteLet's see - I would love to live in Denmark, move to Japan for a while, swim in Maldives, die in Romania! Egypt ain't bad either! Sigh! :)
World trip!!!... Hell yeah :-D
DeleteI'm sure Sneha will join in. Isn't there a country where you can be mean to little sisters :-P but don't tell Swati
Sneha will want to settle down in Qatar and have someone feed her grapes! LOL!
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DeleteThis is taking power naps to an altogether different level, cultural perspectives. Thank you Deepa, never knew the term nor the concept.
ReplyDeleteI too love to nap in afternoon. means m totally fit for a job in JAPAN !!! Thanks fr the valuble information Deepa 😃
ReplyDeleteIf this would have been a criteria of citizenship of Japan , I would have qualified first.
ReplyDeleteOne friend of mine used to sleep in office and next year he got promoted and got a good role in client side. All you need is managers helping hand. ;)
ReplyDeleteGood one Deepa!! Nee learning on Japanese culture…😀
ReplyDeleteNice concept Deepa!! Some Japanese businessmen even go to sleeping pods during the day to get some quiet, quality sleep time.
ReplyDeleteI am vaccinated...is Japan open for job opportunities
ReplyDeleteGood one
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