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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cat cafes are on the rise but so are offices where pets are allowed. It has been discovered that pets help in de-stressing people, especially after a long day at work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the article below to find out about a Japanese company that helped their employees be more productive in a “furry” way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.odditycentral.com\/animals\/japanese-company-fills-offices-with-cats-to-help-employees-unwind-and-improve-productivity.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. How did a Japanese company come up with this idea?<\/li>
  2. Do you think having cats in the office can lower stress levels? Why or why not?<\/li>
  3. Do you think this idea will really increase productivity?<\/li>
  4. What things help you unwind from work?<\/li>
  5. What helps you be more productive at work?<\/li><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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