Sleeping while squatting

bababardwan
November 12, 2012, 02:29 PM posted in General Discussion

Just came across this comment on a website:

"More than anything it needs to be remembered that for much of Chinese history people actually preferred to sleep while squatting – this wonderful ability is still is evidence on long train rides."

...curious..who has struck this? how common is it? Ever tried it? Comments?

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RJ
November 13, 2012, 01:50 AM

Well, the Chinese are very skilled at squatting and look very comfortable doing it. I always see guys at bus stops "sitting" like this waiting for a bus as if there was an invisible stool there. Myself, I cant do it without falling over. So, yea, Im guessing they can sleep that way too.

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toianw

Also skilled at sleeping: www.sleepingchinese.com

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RJ

oh yea, and the lunch nap. If anyone wants to invade China, do it at lunch time, they will all be asleep at their desks. Heads down, lights out.