Why you’re always in the slowest line
It’s Christmas. Shopping right now is, to put it nicely, a Kim Kardashian’s ass-sized clusterf***. And somehow, no matter which line you choose, you always seem to be in the slowest one. Wanna know why? Here’s a science guy to explain it:
That actually made sense. Now, if I can just get the Savemart by my house to open more than one checkstand at a time, I can put his theory to the test.
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Responses to "Why you’re always in the slowest line"
A single waiting line gives everyone the equal chance. Banks and airports have the single line. Some stores, such as Best Buy, have the single line. I don’t know why other businesses cannot follow suite.
I completely agree. Unfortunately, many people don’t see it that way — they see one super long line instead of a bunch of smaller lines, and it trips them out.
I love logic.
They also do this at Barnes & Noble and Boarders
BIGGEST pet peeve EVER.
One long line is way more efficient then taking a change and standing in separate lines. Most people don’t understand this. I hate when someone walks up to me and asks “what line are you in” and I say “i’m just waiting for the next available cashier” and they look at me like im an idiot. Uhh no, you are lady! Ugh. lol
Heather’s description, “…a Kim Kardashian’s ass-sized clusterf***…” Hilarious! And so apropo.
Excellent description, Heather. Kudos…