“Unlocking the Secret: 7 Surprising Behaviors of Those Who Can’t Stand Waiting in Line!”
6) They distract themselves instead of focusing on the wait
You’d think that people who get irritated by waiting would spend the whole time staring at the line, willing it to move faster. But often, they do the opposite—they pull out their phone, start scrolling, or zone out completely.
It’s not just about passing the time. It’s a way to avoid the discomfort of waiting altogether. When impatience kicks in, distraction becomes a coping mechanism.
If they can’t make the line move faster, they can at least pretend it doesn’t exist for a little while.