There is this fabulous concept in Senegal called "the right to rest," which is exactly what it sounds like. Basically people believe rest/relaxation time/sleep is a necessity that everyone deserves. For example, one day I was at my internship and a yawned, so my supervisor said if I was too tired I we could stop for the day and finish next time (2 hours early). This is also why Senegalese people tend to take 2 to 3 hour lunch breaks, including big businesses such as supermarkets and post offices. Although this can be quite an inconvenience, I appreciate the concept as a whole enough to not care too much.
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