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this is very similar to scandinavian cultures. in comparison, american work culture feels extremely centered around social interactions.

• thaumasiotes 6y ago
  I don't see the contrast between >> we all go out and spend two hours drinking beer together before we go home to our families and > in comparison, american work culture feels extremely centered around social interactions
  • quickthrower2 6y ago
    That’s what someone said someone said. But if true it sounds like alcoholism. But nonetheless it sounds like focus during the day, get that over with then focus on socialising. Maybe this is deep work friendly.
    • thaumasiotes 6y ago
      > But if true it sounds like alcoholism. I mean, when I worked at eBay in San Francisco, going around to bars after work -- more than once a week -- was the expected way to socialize with your coworkers. I didn't participate, but that meant I didn't connect to the rest of the team. I didn't find the idea that people in Germany do the same thing to be much of a stretch.
      • quickthrower2 6y ago
        Just because everyone does it doesn't mean it's healthy. Everyone use to smoke!