I hate lines. I can’t stand being in them. I only stand in a line when I absolutely have to. It had better be something that I can’t do without if I’m going to stand in a line longer than 3 or 4 people. I saw two different long lines this morning and I can’t believe that people were standing in them.
I check out of my hotel this morning. I’m attending a conference for work and today is the last day. I used express checkout from my room. I didn’t want to take a chance that there would be a line that I would have to stand in at the front desk. As I was walking through the lobby I saw a queue of about 25 people. They were waiting to get coffee at Starbucks. Starbucks is the worst for having long lines. I like their coffee okay, but I wouldn’t wait for more than 2 minutes to get a cup. I would rather do without. I never cease to be amazed at how long people will stand in line at those places.
The second line I saw was out on the street. It was over a block long. There were over 100 people. I had to walk the entire block before I could see what they were waiting on. It was the bus stop. I couldn’t believe that there were so many people waiting on the bus. I’m a big advocate of public transportation, but I would never be able to wait in that line. It would make me insane. I would rather walk for 2 hours than spend 30 minutes in line and then take 30 minute ride. Maybe those people were going further. Maybe walking was out of the question. Still, I don’t think I could do it.
Lines are absolutely the worst for me. All I can think about while I stand in them are ways that you could do things that would either eliminate them or make them move faster. I am constantly frustrated and by the time I get to the front I’m mad at whoever is waiting for me there. I know it’s not completely their fault, but I have no doubt observed some behavior of theirs that could have moved things along faster. I’m usually better off just not getting in them. Unfortunately, I have to fly today.
The airport... the ultimate queue! Good luck with that.
ReplyDeleteThere is statistical information regarding how much time an individual spends doing certain things in life (eating, sleeping, brushing one's teeth, etc.). One of those statistics covers "standing in line."
ReplyDeleteI am with you. I just "ain't gonna do it." Hence, I travel as often as I can with my incredible bride. I grab a chair and a book while she stands in line for me. Maybe I need a personal valet, 'ya think?
It's a modern inconvenience. Try using the time usefully. Perhaps a mental exercise that trains you to be more patient.
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