I would say it still is damning the Protestant work ethic in that it doesn't assume leisure is slothful. The fact the author references Spanish people cooking i

I would say it still is damning the Protestant work ethic in that it doesn't assume leisure is slothful. The fact the author references Spanish people cooking instead of eating fast food should be a hint as to what worldview that drives such a behavior (Catholics don't see work the same way as Protestants do).