Originally Posted by
WeekendTraveler
Yes, it matters. If everyone would take turns and play by the rules, travel would be less stressful and more efficient.
+1 for this. I'll have to admit, sometimes I walk up to the podium and say "Boarding?" in a ridiculous accent and pretend I don't speak the local language. I'm then the first on the airplane when boarding commences. Works 100% of the time.