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Waiting in the queue at the gate; why do people rush? (jeena.net)
submitted 16 hours ago by jeena@piefed.jeena.net to c/casualconversation@piefed.social
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I mostly sit around and wait until it's as short as possible.

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[–] wjrii@lemmy.world 6 points 12 hours ago* (last edited 43 minutes ago) (1 children)

If it's Americans and an airport gate, it's partly because our boarding groups are large and somewhat topologically random due to various statuses, and carry-on restrictions are loosely enforced. Therefore, being at the front of your herd can mean the difference between getting the overhead space that should be for your seat, as opposed to something that several seats away that's a pain to get to. As boarding continues, it can determine whether you get overhead space at all.

[–] irishPotato@sh.itjust.works 2 points 7 hours ago

Thank you! I hate it but that’s why I feel compelled to join the herd, the number of times I’ve seen people bring on huge duffels or hiker bags large enough to require thumping the bucket closed is too goddamn high