British Queueing 101

Queueing, the art of standing patiently in line for an unspecified amount of time, is a vital part of British culture.

Lesson 1: The Queueing Creed

In a country renowned for its love of standing in line, it's essential to understand the unwritten rules of the game.

Rule 1: Never, ever, push in. This will result in a stern look from a fellow queueer and possibly a sternly worded letter to the local constabulary.

Rule 2: Always, always, bring a book. Not just any book, mind, but a large, weighty tome to show off your commitment to the cause.

Rule 3: Never, ever, speak to the people in front of you. This is a queue, not a social gathering.

Lesson 2: Queueing Strategies

From the classic 'stand-in-the-middle-and-pretend-to-be-interesting' technique to the 'pretend-to-be-a-local-authority-figure-and-walk-around-the-queue' movechartInstance

Read on for more advanced queueing techniques, including:

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