The Art of the Accidental Siesta
We all know sleep is vital, right? But sometimes, life has other plans. Like that time I got stuck in a three-hour layover. After demolishing a questionable airport sandwich, my eyelids felt heavier than my carry-on. Desperate times, right? So, I did it. I joined the elite club of Public Nappers. Turns out, there’s an art to it, a whole unspoken code of conduct. Consider this your official crash course (pun intended).
Napping Etiquette 101: Choosing the Perfect Spot
Choosing your nap spot is crucial. You’re not Goldilocks, so don’t just assume any unoccupied bench is up for grabs. Avoid doorways, middle-of-the-sidewalk snoozes, or any spot that screams “inconvenience.”
Prime Napping Real Estate includes:
- Airport gates (post-security, obviously)
- Park benches (bonus points for shade)
- Those comfy chairs in IKEA’s showroom section (just me?)
Places that scream “Social Faux Pas” :
- On top of a stranger’s picnic blanket
- Inside a store’s display bed (unless you’re buying, obviously)
- The DMV waiting area (too much potential for paperwork nightmares)
Public napping is a delicate dance between blissful sleep and maintaining a shred of dignity. Remember, subtlety is key.
Do:
- Set an alarm (awkwardly waking up to a chorus of gasps is never a good look).
- Assume the “I’m just resting my eyes” pose (sunglasses are your best friend).
- Pack light! No one wants to untangle themselves from a travel pillow, eye mask, earplugs, weighted blanket… you get the picture.
Don’t:
- Snore like a chainsaw (unless aiming for a solo bench experience).
- Drool. Seriously, just no.
- Mistake a stranger’s shoulder for your personal pillow.