Office Workers Head to Relaxation Parlours

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B2 – Upper intermediate

South Korean employees are finding ways to get energized and catch up on some sleep.

Read the article below to know more details about the issue. Be ready to express your thoughts.

South Korea: Office workers head to relaxation parlours

Discuss:

1. What do you think of the idea of relaxation parlours?
2. Are there rooms in your office where you can take a power nap or a short break?
3. Would you say that people in your country work long hours?
4. What are the long term consequences of working very long hours?

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2 replies on “Office Workers Head to Relaxation Parlours”

Discuss:
1. What do you think of the idea of relaxation parlours?
I think is a good idea but not resolve the problem that is that people in Korea have an unhealthy mindset about job. The relationship with the work is complete insane: face-to-face culture, long job hours, etc. this leads directly to stress and health problems.

2. Are there rooms in your office where you can take a power nap or a short break?
We have some places to have a coffee, to eat something, nice places to take a break but none of them to nap…

3. Would you say that people in your country work long hours?
Yes we have also an unhealthy relationship with the work, but fortunately the new generations of young workers have a different mindset, also the covid-19 pandemic have changed everything in a digital way: more remote working, more virtual meeting and so forth… that means more flexibility, and a better work-life balance.

4. What are the long term consequences of working very long hours?
In my opinion is a disaster for your wellbeing, bad for your mental and physical health… poor sleep or lack of sleep, bad nutrition, lack of exercise, etc… It leads to heart attack, brain attacks, fatigue, depression, etc., etc… and also bad performance at work, etc..
It is something very serious and need attention for the South Korean authorities.

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In my opinion is a disaster for your wellbeing, bad for your mental and physical health… poor sleep or lack of sleep, bad nutrition, lack of exercise, etc…

In my opinion, it is a disaster for your wellbeing, bad both for your mental and physical health because it can cause poor quality sleep or lack of sleep, bad nutrition, lack of exercise, etc.

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