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Daily schedule of a person living in Papua New Guinea
Weekday schedule of an office worker in Papua New Guinea
| Time (local time) | Activities |
|---|---|
| 6:00-7:00 | Wake up and get ready for the morning. Some people have a quick breakfast and check the news. |
| 7:00-8:00 | Go to work by foot, bus or car. In urban areas, it can get a bit crowded. |
| 8:00-12:00 | Morning work. Many people work in government-related, education, construction, mining and other fields. |
| 12:00-13:00 | Lunch break. Eat a standard meal such as rice and meat at a food stall or near the workplace. |
| 13:00-17:00 | Afternoon work. This is the time when meetings, customer service, field work, etc. are held. |
| 17:00-18:00 | Leave work. Shop at the market and spend time with family. |
| 18:00-19:30 | Have dinner with family. Mainly dishes made with local ingredients such as taro, fish, and vegetables. |
| 19:30-21:00 | Free time. Many people spend this time watching TV, listening to the radio, or attending local events. |
| 21:00-22:30 | Shower and get ready for bed. It is customary to go to bed early in the coolness of the night. |
Weekday schedule for students in Papua New Guinea
| Time (local time) | Activities |
|---|---|
| 6:00-7:00 | Wake up, change into uniform, and have breakfast such as bread or porridge. |
| 7:00-8:00 | Walking or taking the bus to school. In urban areas there is traffic congestion, and in rural areas there is long distance travel. |
| 8:00-12:00 | Morning classes. Students study core subjects such as English, math, science, and social studies. |
| 12:00-13:00 | Lunch break. Students eat their lunch, play with friends, or spend time in the schoolyard. |
| 13:00-15:00 | Afternoon classes. Students also have classes on music, art, local culture, and religion. |
| 15:00-16:00 | After-school activities. This time is used for sports, club activities, and traveling home. |
| 16:00-18:00 | Homework and helping around the house. Students also regularly help out at home, such as fetching water and working in the fields. |
| 18:00-19:30 | Have dinner with family and share the events of the day. |
| 19:30-21:00 | Free time. Watch TV, listen to the radio, read, or play with siblings. |
| 21:00-22:00 | Shower and get ready for bed, tucked in for a quiet night. |