The siesta is still a serious business in Europe’s south
It should be copied more widely
WHILE ON HOLIDAY in Europe this summer, the Washington Post advises American readers, bear in mind a few things to avoid being seen as clueless. Reset your air-conditioning expectations, observe local tipping customs and say bonjour or bonsoir to a French shopkeeper at all costs.
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This article appeared in the Europe section of the print edition under the headline “Choose the snooze”
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