Originally Posted by mondo
The other problem develops in "queue cultures" when you have multiple queues with single servers at each queue (by far the dumbest way to organize a queue). When a new server opens up, all bets are off, people from the back of the line run to the new server and form a line...totally neglecting the real reason for the queue (those that have waited the longest get to go first).
Well, how else do you organize the lines at supermarkets/stores??
The proper way is to invite the next guest in the long line to be first... of course, this doesn't always happen.
Along the same lines, there are some people don't understand that there is only ONE like for all the counters... I love the hoverers who feign innocence when they stumble up to the next available person (like at a fast food place or even Starbucks sometimes).