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📘 Why does the other line always move faster? by David Andrews

This book explores the everyday phenomenon of line waiting, revealing that perceived speed is largely shaped by the surrounding circumstances rather than the actual time spent. Drawing on research from social psychology, collective behavior studies, and historical accounts—from the French Revolution to modern amusement parks—the author shows how culture, organization, and individual expectations influence how we experience queuing. By examining anecdotes, experiments, and global case studies, the work illuminates the psychological processes that create the feeling that other lines move faster when we are not in them.

First publish date: 2015

Genre: Psychology/Social Psychology

Authors: David Andrews

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