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Transcripts Everybody covers their babies with lots of blankets.
I find that to be extreme, because sometimes it’s too
hot for that.
Regina: Turns out that blankets and sheets are another
PRACTICE 1 cultural habit.
Teo: How come? There’s only one way to make a bed.
Paola: Actually no. Many Europeans don’t use a top
TRACK 2 (Practice 1, Activities 1, 11, 13, and 14)
sheet and instead sleep on a fitted sheet, underneath a
comforter or duvet. This method avoids excess layers
Teo: Hey! I read about a strange topic. in the summer while still keeping sleepers warm in
Paola: Really? What is it? the winter.
Teo: Well, you’re never going to believe it: people’s Regina: We do it differently in Mexico, and I think it’s,
sleeping habits around the world. again, because of the weather. We need a top sheet and
Regina: What?! I can’t believe it. Did you read an article
a heavier blanket or duvet, because if it’s too hot we can
in the newspaper?
cover ourselves with just the top sheet.
Teo: Yes, I read it last Saturday. Or was it Sunday? Yes, it Teo: Another thing we learned is that not everyone
was on Sunday because it was in the magazine you get sleeps on a bed. In Yucatán, most people prefer
with the newspaper on Sundays. Anyway, I read it and hammocks, as they help avoid the heat.
found it fascinating, so I did some research online. Paola: Yes, and in Afghanistan, people sleep in the
Regina: Oh, OK. I started it but couldn’t finish it. From
same room where they hang out during the day, so they
what I read, it looked interesting.
must fold away mattresses and blankets to make room
Teo: Yes, because one would think that everybody for daytime activities.
sleeps at night and there’s not much difference between Regina: Of course, the whole family sleeps in that same
countries, but it turns out that there are traditions room. That happens in other cultures, as well. Lots of
regarding sleep, as well. parents sleep with their children in the same room and
Regina: I know! For example, as Mexicans, we are sometimes in the same bed.
used to siestas in the afternoon, but people from other
Teo: Yes, they do, especially when children are very
countries find it strange. I have never cared for napping, young. I think it’s a good idea because they wake up a lot.
it’s a waste of time. But… Paola: But some families have separate rooms for each
Paola: What?! I can’t believe that! I love napping, it’s the person. I read about couples sleeping in different
best way to recharge energy. bedrooms when they live in a large house.
Regina: Oh, no. I don’t like it at all. But anyway, as I was Regina: Well, it looks like sleep habits are unique from
saying, the Hispanic culture has a very rooted tradition
culture to culture.
of taking a nap after lunch, and historians believe it Teo: Indeed. We all need sleep, but the way we do it
originated to give farmers time to rest and restore changes depending on our values and traditions.
energy in hot climates. Paola: Exactly. It was an enriching conversation and
Paola: Well, I’m not sure about the last part, but I quite enlightening.
know that in Spain stores close for three hours in the Regina: Yes, I agree.
afternoon, so the salespeople can have lunch and a nap.
Teo: What?! Are you sure? That sounds weird. How can TRACK 3 (Practice 1, Activity 6)
a store close for that many hours during the day? What
about the customers? They should be open all day, so Luis: What cultural habit would you like to talk about in
people can buy things. our conversation?
Paola: Customers don’t mind, they are also eating lunch Natalia: We chose these three: unusual jobs, eating
and taking a nap.
breakfast and a regular school day in different countries.
Teo: I don’t believe you.
Isabel: I don’t find the last one interesting, because
Paola: Well, look it up! I’m sure of it because my uncle teenagers don’t find school interesting.
found this custom quite strange when he visited Luis: Well, that’s not true! But I guess it wouldn’t be
Barcelona. as interesting for secondary school students because,
Teo: Oh, I guess you’re right. Most websites say that from what I read, school days vary in primary, but
most stores close from 2:00 to 5:00 pm, but I feel that’s secondary stays mostly the same.
a waste of time.
Natalia: OK, so we’ll get rid of that one. What about
Regina: Well, that’s up to you. Let’s move on. The unusual jobs? I think that might be fun.
weather has a lot to do with sleeping habits. In Isabel: I agree, but I don’t think it reflects most cultures,
Scandinavia, parents often leave their babies outdoors as they will be unusual and not the most common jobs
to nap, even in the middle of winter. It’s common to see in a country.
infants parked in strollers outside a store while parents Luis: Right. And they won’t apply to different contexts,
are indoors eating or shopping. Parents believe the
since most of the jobs we encountered were set in an
fresh air is good for their kids and that being outside will urban environment.
help keep young children from getting sick. Natalia: Well, I guess we’ll talk about breakfast around
Paola: Wow! Nobody in Mexico would do that.
the world, then.

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