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Discover the insights of human behavior and psychology in 'Why Does The Other Line Always Move Faster?' by David Andrews. This fascinating, brand-new paperback (208 pages) dives deep into the science of waiting and our daily struggles with queues. Do you ever wonder why the other line moves faster? This book is not just another mundane read; it’s your guide to understanding the myriad factors that influence our experience of waiting. Uncover the quirks behind queue psychology through captivating anecdotes from boot camp training to the cutting-edge queue management at Disneyland. Explore how societal contexts, like the 2011 London riots and China's waiting culture, shape our perceptions of time. Whether you're a casual reader or someone intrigued by social sciences, this book is an engaging conversation starter that encapsulates the humorous yet frustrating reality of waiting. Perfect for anyone looking to grasp the dynamics of human behavior in everyday situations. Place your order today, and gain a new perspective on the deceptively simple experience of waiting in line! Delivery information: Enjoy prompt shipping with your purchase of this insightful publication.
By Andrews, David
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages 208
Publisher Workman Publishing
How we wait, why we wait, what we wait for-waiting in line is a daily indignity that we all experience, usually with a little anxiety thrown in (why is it that the other line always moves faster?!?). This smart, quirky, wide-ranging book (the perfect conversation starter) considers the surprising science and psychology-and the sheer misery-of the well-ordered line. On the way, it takes us from boot camp (where the first lesson is to teach recruits how to stand rigidly in line) to the underground bunker beneath Disneyland's Cinderella Castle (home of the world's most advanced, state-of-the-art queue management technologies); from the 2011 riots in London (where rioters were observed patiently taking their turns when looting shops), to the National Voluntary Wait-in-Line days in the People's Republic of China (to help train their non-queuing populace to wait in line like Westerners in advance of the 2008 Olympics). Citing sources ranging from Harvard Business School professors to Seinfeld, the book comes back to one underlying truth: it's not about the time you spend waiting, but how the circumstances of the wait affect your perception of time. In other words, the other line always moves faster because you're not in it.
By Andrews, David
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages 208
Publisher Workman Publishing
How we wait, why we wait, what we wait for-waiting in line is a daily indignity that we all experience, usually with a little anxiety thrown in (why is it that the other line always moves faster?!?). This smart, quirky, wide-ranging book (the perfect conversation starter) considers the surprising science and psychology-and the sheer misery-of the well-ordered line. On the way, it takes us from boot camp (where the first lesson is to teach recruits how to stand rigidly in line) to the underground bunker beneath Disneyland's Cinderella Castle (home of the world's most advanced, state-of-the-art queue management technologies); from the 2011 riots in London (where rioters were observed patiently taking their turns when looting shops), to the National Voluntary Wait-in-Line days in the People's Republic of China (to help train their non-queuing populace to wait in line like Westerners in advance of the 2008 Olympics). Citing sources ranging from Harvard Business School professors to Seinfeld, the book comes back to one underlying truth: it's not about the time you spend waiting, but how the circumstances of the wait affect your perception of time. In other words, the other line always moves faster because you're not in it.