Who do you think is behind 'Siesta Awareness UK' - employers or staff?!?

Question

Workers may be allowed to sleep on the job today as part of a campaign to import Spanish siestas to offices in the UK. Company bosses are being encouraged to let their staff have a nap in their lunch break as part of National Siesta Day. They say siestas help to keep staff healthy and happy - and boost productivity.

A spokesperson for Siesta Awareness UK said: "The main purpose of the event is to help make a short post-lunch nap acceptable in UK culture. The short nap is an effective tool in helping us to be more healthy, alert and productive in the afternoon. Potentially it can help reduce the risk of illness and accidents, relieving some pressure on the NHS. In short, it's really good for us."

The event is now in its third year.

Answer 1

I don't like siesta time!

Once in Minorca, I got on a bus to Mahon the capital, and got there just as siesta began.  Everything was shut, and I mean everything, no bars restaurants or anywhere.

The last bus back to my resort was at the time siesta was over so I hung around Mahon bus station for a few boring hours!

Its no way to run a country!

Answer 2

I think it's hilarious.

What a daft idea - can you imagine all those people working in city centres - where do they go for their nap?  Will they be slumped over their desks or snoozing in Trafalgar Square?

Being a former civil servant, I could say that people have been snoozing at their desks for many years, but we didn't call it a siesta.

Answer 3

dunno

Answer 4

Ah yes you really cannot beat a good siesta. ;)

A few years ago I was dating someone local to me and we used to pop home every lunchtime for quickies. It certainly made the afternoon's back at work go with a smile on my face and a spring in my step. :)