Friday, October 9, 2026

🌿 Wellness

How the French Handle a Cold

Rest, soup, and staying home. French workplaces expect an absent colleague to be absent, and presenteeism with an infection is regarded as inconsiderate rather than dedicated.

The next time you are genuinely ill, stay home for the full duration rather than half of it. Returning at seventy percent extends the whole thing.

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