The workers said they were originally expecting to receive warm shoes, and the actual gifts were very unexpected.

据工人们表示称，他们最先以为应该是发保暖鞋，但是最终这个结果却是非常出人意料。

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In a questionnaire, the workers said they would use the machine regularly at work if they were offered one by their employer.

他们在问卷调查中表示，如果老板为他们在办公室准备这样的机器的话，他们就会在工作中经常使用。

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More than a third of workers said they called into the office while technically on holiday.

三分之一以上的员工说他们在按规定休假期间被召回过办公室。

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