8 sleeping habits from around the world that will have you rethinking how you rest

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Here in the United States, people typically go to sleep at night and wake up a little after sunrise. Some people take short naps throughout the day, while others stay awake until bedtime. While sleeping patterns vary from person to person, the act of sleeping is common amongst us all.

Sleeping is an innately human activity, but it does tend to look different around the world. Since other countries develop different work hours, priorities, and lifestyles, it makes sense they develop their own sleeping patterns and habits.

Here’s are some sleeping habits from around the world that might surprise you.

In the UK, people often sleep naked.

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The Brits like to bare all when it comes to bedtime. In fact, nearly one-third or 30% of United Kingdom citizens sleep naked, according to a National Sleep Foundation study. While people, of course, sleep naked in other countries, the United Kingdom comes out on top with a large margin. Sleeping in the buff can help reduce stress, help you better connect with your partner, and build confidence, according to Forbes.

People tend to sleep with their pets in the US.

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Dogs truly are a man's best friend in the United States. According to a Harris Poll study, 71% of Americans allow their dog to sleep with them at night. That’s more than any country surveyed. Pet owners report better night sleeps and less stress when sleeping with their pooches.

In Japan, people nap in public.

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In Japan, falling asleep in public is nothing to be embarrassed about — it’s actually encouraged. Those quick power naps are called “inemuri,” which can be translated to “sleeping on duty” or “sleeping while present,” according to The New York Times.

Japanese people get very little sleep because of their diligent work effort, so falling asleep in public is a sign of a hard worker. In fact, if a person falls asleep at a social gathering, everyone thinks highly of the sleeper for staying at the party while exhausted instead of not showing up or leaving early.