Hot bedding

The simple act of sleeping in a bed has taken a new and extreme turn we did not see coming. Strangers can now share a sleeping space in a new bedtime arrangement known as “hot bedding.” 

Living on your own has become more of a financial burden than ever, so students and young adults are opting for a choice that might look strange from the outside. However, “hot bedding” prevents them from dealing with the soaring prices for rent. 

Hot bedding is similar to the common modern office arrangement known as “hot desking.” It allows employees to not have assigned desks or workstations. Instead, individuals can choose any available desk or workspace within a shared office environment on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

However, when you put a bed and two strangers into the mix, the new arrangement becomes “hot bedding.” For this, two strangers share a bed, but they don’t sleep in the bed at the same time. Instead, they get the bed to themselves, each taking shifts.

We all want our own bed to rest in after a long day. But this method has been financially logical for some people, especially individuals who have completely different lifestyles and careers. 

Along with this sleeping arrangement that allows you to save some cash in the bank, it can impact your privacy and comfort when a stranger invades that space. 

However, Shariff, sleep expert and founder of Owl +Lark, said this might work for you if you like to meet new people and your job requires you to move around a lot, while also cutting down on expenses. 

“Some people might find comfort and companionship in sharing a bed, while others might feel more stressed and uncomfortable,” he said “It’s important to gauge your own needs and preferences before diving into this sleeping arrangement.” He also said that to make this arrangement beneficial for you and your well-being, it’s important to establish boundaries with the other person.

“Make sure to discuss issues such as personal space, temperature preferences, and any other factors that may affect your quality of sleep,” he said. “Additionally, it is crucial to be considerate of each other’s hygiene practices, such as showering before bed and keeping the sleeping area clean.” 

With some considerations to bear in mind, it’s important to think about if this will fit into your lifestyle and satisfy your needs.

Question 1: (2 points). Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE and write down the sentences or part of the text that justifies your answer. No points will be given if the evidence is not correct.

a)      In “hot desking” you have to book a place in advance.

b)      With “hot bedding”, people use the bed at the same time.

c)       Hot bedding is used by people from all walks of life.

d)      Hot bedding can be good if you feel lonely.

Question 2: (2 points) Answer the following questions in your own words according to the text.

            a)      What rules are mentioned in the text if we want hot bedding to work well?

            b)      What are the positive aspects of hot bedding?

            c)       What are the negative aspects of hot bedding?

Question 3: (1,5 points) Find words or phrases in the text that correspond to the words and definitions given. You only need to have five correct answers to get 1,5 points.

           a)      load (par.2)

           b)      rising (par.2)

           c)       to reduce (par.7)

           d)      to measure (par.8)

           e)      limit (par.8)

           f)        significant (par.9)

Question 4: (1,5 points) Choose the correct option – a, b, c or d – for each question and COPY both the letter and the sentence that follows onto your answer sheet.

1)      Hot bedding…

a)      is a long-awaited phenomenon.

b)      came as a surprise to people.

c)       was expected to happen

d)      had been claimed by people for ages.

2)      Hot bedding…

a)      is the solution to housing problems.

b)      help people lighten costs.

c)       will give people a lot of money.

d)      is very expensive.

 

3)      Hot bedding…

a)      is an easy decision to make.

b)      is the worst decision you can make.

c)       is a decision you have to share with other people.

d)      is a decision you have to be really conscious about.

 

 

KEY

QUESTION 1

 

a)      FALSE “individuals can choose any available desk or workspace within a shared office environment on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

b)      FALSE “they don’t sleep in the bed at the same time”.

c)       TRUE “But this method has been financially logical for some people, especially individuals who have completely different lifestyles and careers”.

d)      TRUE “Some people might find comfort and companionship in sharing a bed”

 

QUESTION 2

             a)      Space / temperature / hygiene / shower / clean area

             b)      Save money / extra cash / reduce expenses / meet new people

             c)       Privacy invasion / less comfort / stressing / personal space invasion

 

QUESTION 3

            a)      Burden

            b)      Soaring

            c)       cutting down

            d)      gauge

            e)       boundaries

            f)        crucial

 

QUESTION 4

 

a)      B came as a surprise to people

b)      B help people lighten costs.

c)       D is a decision you have to be really conscious about.