"At two o'clock we go to the sitting room"
Some of us, more than others crave consistency in our daily routines. While some days may fly by with meetings, deadlines and to-do lists, some days slowly tread on without much to look forward to. What if at 1:00 in the afternoon everyday you had the option of heading to the beach to relax or at 5:00 in the early evening you routinely gathered with friends over small plates and decadent desserts? Doesn't that sound much better than having to rush lunch while quickly answering emails? Below are a few routines from the past and present that different parts of the world consistency take part in. I would love to hear more if you'd care to comment and share!
Spain - a siesta or midday nap usually in the early afternoon after lunch due to high afternoon temperatures and a heavy lunch. Originally this nap concept was put in place so that people could take time to hang out with their friends and family, how nice!
United Kingdom - tea time which originated in England is accompanied by light sandwiches, scones, cakes and pastries. Low tea or afternoon tea is taken between 2pm-5pm while high tea is taken between 5pm-7pm.
United States - one of the only routines American culture takes part in during the week is happy hour. Originating from the prohibition era, drinking prior to dinner served as a way for adults to hide cocktail parties at a speakeasy before heading to dinner where alcohol was illegal to be served.
Islam - the daily practice of prayer called salah is performed five times a day. Each prayer is performed at a prescribed time of the day.
Some of us, more than others crave consistency in our daily routines. While some days may fly by with meetings, deadlines and to-do lists, some days slowly tread on without much to look forward to. What if at 1:00 in the afternoon everyday you had the option of heading to the beach to relax or at 5:00 in the early evening you routinely gathered with friends over small plates and decadent desserts? Doesn't that sound much better than having to rush lunch while quickly answering emails? Below are a few routines from the past and present that different parts of the world consistency take part in. I would love to hear more if you'd care to comment and share!
Spain - a siesta or midday nap usually in the early afternoon after lunch due to high afternoon temperatures and a heavy lunch. Originally this nap concept was put in place so that people could take time to hang out with their friends and family, how nice!
United Kingdom - tea time which originated in England is accompanied by light sandwiches, scones, cakes and pastries. Low tea or afternoon tea is taken between 2pm-5pm while high tea is taken between 5pm-7pm.
United States - one of the only routines American culture takes part in during the week is happy hour. Originating from the prohibition era, drinking prior to dinner served as a way for adults to hide cocktail parties at a speakeasy before heading to dinner where alcohol was illegal to be served.
Islam - the daily practice of prayer called salah is performed five times a day. Each prayer is performed at a prescribed time of the day.
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