A time you were sleepy but had to stay awake
You should speak about:
-When did it happen?
-Why you were sleepy?
-Why you had to stay awake?
-And how you stayed awake?
Sample Answer:
Well, there are some times when we need to stay awake. I believe such a situation would have faced by everyone at least once in life. I vividly remember how I kept myself awake even when I was exhausted and sleepy.
It was a Sunday afternoon of July 2019 when I was feeling lazy. Usually, it happens with me after a heavy meal. And on that Sunday I had 4-5 Allu Parantha with white butter. After having a great meal, all I wanted to sleep. Sonia is a perfect cook. I want to tell she is my wife.
However, I didn’t fulfil my dream of sleeping peacefully that day due to urgent work. I received a call from one of my clients whose website was not working. I came out of my bed and began my work. My Sunday was already spoiled. I usually don’t work at weekends, but the work was imperative.
A strong coffee made by my wife did the magic. A cup of coffee made me active. It took me almost 3 hours to troubleshoot the issue on his website. After fixing the bug, I was free to enjoy my holiday. I was not sleepy at all after 3 hours. So, I decided to take Sonia for a movie. We watched a Hollywood movie and enjoyed a perfectly crisped pizza at Pizza Hut that evening.
Thank you!
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Follow up Questions
- On what occasions do people need to stay awake even when they are tired?
It depends on the situation. A student needs to stay awake during his exams for preparations, a couple needs to stay awake when they are in a long-distance relationship, and a security guard stays awake during his night duty. - How do they keep awake when they are tired?
When I need to stay awake, I do walking outside my home. Besides the walk, I love coffee. It gives me energy and strength to stay active. - Why do people feel tired a lot nowadays?
Well, the first and foremost reason is that people are following a very hectic lifestyle. They do not take proper rest and a good diet full of nutrients. Moreover, When they do not do a physical workout, they feel the tiredness. - What kind of people lack sleep?
I would say those people who work in the graveyard shifts, and the people who suffer from some kind of stress issues usually people start taking sedatives to get sleep.
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