Welcome to the queue, mate! You're in line for... well, for something, probably.
As a nation renowned for its love of waiting, Britain has perfected the art of queuing. From bus stops to bank queues, we've got it down to a science.
But have you ever wondered why we queue so much? Is it because we're secretly afraid of intimacy? Do we enjoy the thrill of being surrounded by strangers who won't talk to us?
Perhaps it's just the weather. You see, when it's cold and drizzly outside, queuing seems like the perfect way to stay dry. And when it's sunny, well, we just like to stay indoors and queue.
Explore the deeper meaning behind our queuing ways Read our expert analysis on the social implications of queuing View our gallery of queuing as a performance art form