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Daily schedule of a person living in Sri Lanka
Weekday schedule of an office worker in Sri Lanka
| Time period (local time) | Activities |
|---|---|
| 5:30-6:30 | After waking up, get dressed lightly and have tea and a light breakfast. Many people also perform religious prayers. |
| 6:30-8:00 | Commuting time. Travel to work by bus or tuk-tuk, and may get caught in traffic jams. |
| 8:00-12:00 | Morning work. This is a time when you can concentrate on your work, mainly doing clerical work and meetings. |
| 12:00-13:00 | Lunch break. Eat Sri Lankan food such as curry, and chat with coworkers. |
| 13:00-17:00 | Afternoon work. They become busy responding to visitors, answering phone calls, preparing documents, etc. |
| 17:00-18:00 | Leave work. Many people go to the market to buy food for their families. |
| 18:30-20:00 | Dinner. This is an important time to gather at the dinner table with the family and talk about the events of the day. |
| 20:00-22:00 | Relax by watching TV or chatting with neighbors. On hot days, they may spend time outdoors. |
| 22:00-23:00 | Take a bath and get ready for bed. Many people fall asleep around 23:00. |
Weekday schedule of a student in Sri Lanka
| Time (local time) | Activities |
|---|---|
| 5:00-6:00 | Wake up, change into uniform, and prepare for school by having tea and a light breakfast. |
| 6:00-7:30 | Commuting time. Walk, cycle, or take the school bus to school. Students often leave early due to traffic conditions. |
| 7:30-12:00 | Classes. Students study core subjects such as English, math, and Sinhala. Mornings are the focus of learning. |
| 12:00-13:00 | Lunchtime. Valuable social time spent with friends while eating packed lunches or school rations. |
| 13:00-14:30 | Afternoon classes. Science, social studies, physical education, etc. are held. |
| 14:30-16:00 | Club activities and supplementary lessons. Sports clubs and religious activities are actively held here. |
| 16:00-17:30 | Going home from school. Many children buy snacks near the school before going home. |
| 18:00-19:00 | Dinner. The whole family gathers around curry or rice. A time for family ties to deepen. |
| 19:00-21:00 | Homework and self-study time. Many students study late into the night before exams. |
| 21:00-22:30 | After taking a bath, they enjoy watching a little TV or radio, then go to bed early. |