For example, since living in England for some years, I am certain the culture here is all about working and revolving your life around work. Buying a car? It's to drive work. Waking up early? It's to work. Shopping in the evening? Its to buy lunch to eat at work the next day.
Taking the kids to school before work. Arranging childcare to make sure you can work.
Too laid back? Coworkers will be jealous because you should be stressed at work(!)
Anyway, is the work culture more relaxed in other countries?