These two expression with time are very commonly used, especially by speakers of American English.
Downtime officially means time that a computer system is not available, but it has come to mean time when you're relaxing: not working or doing much that is very structured.
Quality time means time with a person, or people, that's focused. For example, drinving your kid to football practice might not be quality time, depending on how distracted you both are. On the other hand, time playing with your kid, or having an experience together, would probably be quality time.
Here are some examples:
You: After this project, I propose that everyone have some downtime, at least a few days to relax and get ready for the the next one. What do you think?
Your colleague: I think that's a great idea, but some people won't want to do it.
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Your boyfriend: We really need to have some quality time as soon as possible! I feel like we're always running around like chickens with our heads cut off!
You: Yeah, I totally agree. What about going away somewhere next weekend?
*****
If you're interested in finding more time for downtime or quality time, I really recommend zenhabits. This blog has a lot of great ideas for freeing your time for what's really important to you!
Downtime officially means time that a computer system is not available, but it has come to mean time when you're relaxing: not working or doing much that is very structured.
Quality time means time with a person, or people, that's focused. For example, drinving your kid to football practice might not be quality time, depending on how distracted you both are. On the other hand, time playing with your kid, or having an experience together, would probably be quality time.
Here are some examples:
You: After this project, I propose that everyone have some downtime, at least a few days to relax and get ready for the the next one. What do you think?
Your colleague: I think that's a great idea, but some people won't want to do it.
*****
Your boyfriend: We really need to have some quality time as soon as possible! I feel like we're always running around like chickens with our heads cut off!
You: Yeah, I totally agree. What about going away somewhere next weekend?
*****
If you're interested in finding more time for downtime or quality time, I really recommend zenhabits. This blog has a lot of great ideas for freeing your time for what's really important to you!
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