Why do Chinese need naps? Why are foreigners not so energetic as they are in this habit?

Lunch break is a common social phenomenon in our country, taking a nap for half an hour at noon will become energetic in the afternoon, so whether it is a child, an adult or an elderly person will basically take a nap at noon, napping can be said to be a cultural habit that has been inherited in China for thousands of years. However, napping abroad is basically non-existent, why do Chinese like napping and foreigners don't need napping? This should be analyzed from the aspects of eating habits, living habits and culture.

Chinese food culture is broad and profound, different cooking methods make food taste different, people who are used to Chinese diet since childhood will be very unaccustomed to living abroad, there will be a large number of high-carb food on the table of Chinese, such as rice and pasta, no staple food will not be full, it is high-carb food will make the human body use more energy to consume, there will be a phenomenon of "food sleepiness", while foreign tables are mainly salads and meat, consuming less energy they need, Part of the reason is that foreigners demand coffee and feel refreshed even if they don't take a nap.

In China, the time of the day is arranged very full, whether it is to work or school, the crowd basically follows the 9 to 5 time, need a nap to ensure that the afternoon is energetic, foreign primary school students leave school at one or two o'clock in the afternoon, followed by plenty of entertainment and rest time, and will not go to a nap, office workers have coffee to refresh their minds, and the lifestyle is completely different so that there is no nap habit abroad.

Since ancient times, China has been made by sunrise, sunset and rest life away from you, "with the sun and the moon and its light, and the four seasons in its order" to form a nap habit, the ancients took a nap in order to replenish qi, and now with the development of society and the Internet, people are basically playing mobile phones, chasing dramas and staying up all night, which also leads to poor spirit during the day, so you need to take a nap to replenish your spirit. In other countries, they think that napping is a waste of time, and they will put important work at noon, and even if they are not in good spirits, they have the habit of coffee to refresh themselves, so they do not need to take a nap.

Habit issues. Maybe this is the habit of each place is different, because our people from ancient times to the present are very hard-working, it can be said that they go out early and return late, so they definitely need to rest for a while at noon, and their bodies will not be tired in the afternoon, and they will have more energy to work.

Chinese usually study and work are relatively heavy, and need to use nap time to rest.

Mainly because the lunch of the Chinese is relatively rich, and people are also sleepy after eating; Because foreigners' lunch meals are generally relatively simple.

Most foreigners don't sleep, and foreigners' lunches are mainly sandwiches, vegetables, and fruits, which are low in carbohydrates, and they often drink coffee, so they rarely get sleepy. Moreover, the summer in foreign countries is not so hot, they think there is no need to delay the time to take a nap, and in other seasons it gets dark early, and if you take a nap, it will be dark in a blink of an eye.

It is recommended to use a pillow or pillow to raise the head and face so that the waist is not too bent, or to put the hands on the forehead as a fulcrum to reduce the pressure on the face or eyes.

The right time to take a nap.

If the nap time is too short, it is difficult to relieve fatigue, and you will lose energy in the afternoon, while if the nap time is too long, it will not only sleep more deeply and not be easy to wake up, but also may affect the work in the afternoon and sleep at night. Therefore, after experiments, it was found that a healthy nap time of 15-30 minutes is most appropriate, and try not to exceed one hour.

It is recommended to use pillows or pillows to raise the head and face so that the waist is not too bent, or put the hands on the forehead as a fulcrum to reduce the pressure on the face or eyes.

This may be because the habits of people in each country and region are different, just like the Chinese food of Chinese and the Western food of foreigners are very different. Whether you take a nap or not, as long as it is good for your health, we can do it.

Because the genes of Chinese and foreigners are different, foreigners especially like to eat some foods such as mutton and beef, and their bodies will be stronger.

The lifestyle is completely different, resulting in no napping habits abroad; The pace of life in Chinese is relatively fast.

It depends on the individual's physiological habits, etc., some human bodies can live a less tired life, so they need to take a nap to adjust. Some people's brain secretion is relatively high, and the brain is delicate and consumes more, so there is no space to rest for some time, and the brain cells have been active for a period of time, and it is difficult to stop, so it can be said that they can't sleep. Eat when it's time to eat, sleep when it's time to take a lunch break, go to the gym when it's time to work, work when it's time to work, the arrangements are very reasonable, there are not so many things to worry about, this is a kind of life.

There is also a kind of life that is irregular, everyone's living habits are different, sleeping habits are easy to get sleepy if you don't sleep, forming a biological clock, and there are some people who are more energetic, I am Xiao Xiaoxiao, welcome to follow me.

<>China is an agrarian nation, focusing on working at sunrise and resting at sunset. The plan of the day lies in the morning, and if you get up too early at noon, of course, you need to rest. At noon, the scorching sun is on the head, and the work efficiency is low, so it is just right to rest.

Boost productivity in the afternoon. Of course, it is not excluded that energetic people can be very efficient without taking a nap. But taking a nap allows the brain to get enough rest, which can improve efficiency.

I am in my fifties, I have been suffering from insomnia for six to seven years, and sometimes I have something to do the next day, but I haven't slept all night, and often if I can sleep for half an hour at noon, I am not dizzy in the afternoon. Anyway, it's good for the body to be able to sleep for a while at noon. Noon is the weakest time of the day, and you should take a nap to give your body time to self-regulate.

There are also people who don't sleep and are in good spirits, which is true, but it is not appropriate in the long run. Even if you don't really fall asleep properly, you should let your limbs rest for a while, let your brain calm down for a while, and let your mood calm down for a while.

I am always nervous and depressed, especially when I am under great pressure at work, which has a greater impact. Our brain's thinking ability can not always maintain a very sensitive state, just get up in the morning, full of energy, the highest enthusiasm for work, and the strongest brain response.

Because Chinese feel that it is very tiring to work in the morning, taking a nap can relieve pressure, and can have more energy to go to work in the afternoon, but also because Chinese have different work and rest habits, so be sure to take a nap.

Because many Chinese get up very early, they need to take a nap to restore energy, so Chinese must take a nap.

This is because Chinese want to use the nap time to let their bodies get more rest, and also allow our bodies to release some stress, and in doing so, can also make our ** better.

Because there is still heavy work or study in the afternoon, you need to replenish your energy through proper sleep at noon.

We Chinese must take a nap at noon, because we must keep ourselves in a better state to face work in the afternoon, and the lunch break can make you more energetic.

In order to rest the body, if you don't take a nap, you will be more tired and have no energy.

Because the living habits of foreigners and Chinese are different, it will be very uncomfortable for Chinese not to take a nap, so Chinese must take a nap.

Chinese are more fond of taking a nap, most Westerners do not like it, the habits of this place are different, Chinese think that the morning work is tired, take a nap during the break, replenish energy, work in the afternoon to work better, while the pace of life in Western countries is slow, there is no impact.

The health culture of Westerners is different from that of Chinese, and since ancient times, Westerners have not had the habit of taking a nap. There is a big gap between their body structure and ours, and Westerners are relatively strong and not easily sick, so they don't need to take a nap.

Chinese and Western races are different, and the customs of various countries are different, and Chinese prefer the custom of taking a nap.

Every country and every place will have different living habits, Chinese pay attention to health, napping is also a kind of health.

As far as work in China is concerned, many office workers also have the habit of taking a nap, why? Because there is a lot of unpaid overtime, you need to take a nap to replenish some energy, Westerners have a more free and casual lifestyle, work normally, get off work on time, and have fun time after work, while China's off-duty time may still be working, so you need to take a nap to rest.

With the development and the evolution of the people, the living habits of China and the West are different, the physical qualities are different, and the culture is different.

It can only be said that it is a matter of regional differences and habits.

From the geographical point of view, Western Europe, Northern Europe and the United States mostly belong to the temperate climate, the weather is not hot, and there is naturally no saying to avoid the sun and take a nap. The later the sunrise and the earlier the sunset, the later people get up, and they are not in a hurry to go to bed at noon. Western Europe, Northern Europe, of course, there are hot places in the United States, but Americans like to take a bath to refresh themselves rather than take a nap.

In terms of diet, Americans' lunch generally has a low proportion of carbohydrates, lunch is the simplest of the three meals, mostly eat some vegetables, fruits, chicken breasts or sandwiches, the amount is not very much, this eating habit is mostly protein, and the coffee machine that can be seen everywhere makes Lao Mei completely sleepy.

Culturally, foreigners think that it is okay to sleep on the table, and they will also think that you are sick and will tell you to go home and rest, so as not to infect them. Taking a nap is a symbol of the old and weak, women and children, and no one wants or dares to take a nap in this cultural context. Students don't spend much time in school, and in Spanish-influenced Latin American countries, classes end at 2 p.m., while other countries end at 3 p.m., and then they don't know what a nap is after that.

Europeans and Americans pay attention to their own time, life and work are very separated, employees also in order not to work overtime, work efficiency is very high, really tired to drink some coffee or go to the rest area to take a break, absolutely do not pretend to be busy or lazy, finish things early and go home early, do not like to stay in the company.

Europeans and Americans also have the habit of fitness, and the sports atmosphere is also very popular, coupled with short working hours and many holidays, paid annual leave is often from 20 days, and the physical condition is better than that of Asians, and it is also very energetic to not take a nap.

Differences in culture, diet and other causes the difference between Chinese people and Europe and the United States to take a nap, and an appropriate nap time is a good living habit, which is conducive to improving the work efficiency in the afternoon and relieving the fatigue of the body.

I feel that it has something to do with their habits, and I personally feel that it is a very good habit, napping can maintain abundant energy, and can also enhance memory, which is very helpful for work and life.

Chinese people pay more attention to health preservation, believing that taking a nap can regulate the body, yin and yang balance, and improve the efficiency of our work and study in the afternoon. A short 20-minute nap after lunch has a positive effect on reducing the drowsiness of the afternoon and also helps the individual maintain a level of alertness.