concept   waiting in line
culture   United Kingdom
statement   In the United Kingdom, queuing is a highly valued social norm with an emphasis on proper etiquette.

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1 wait for United Kingdom Waiting in line is a common practice in public places like transportation stations, supermarkets, and ticket counters. 1
2 wait for United Kingdom It's polite and expected to wait for someone who is running late. 1
3 wait in line United Kingdom Commonly practiced with an emphasis on queuing etiquette and respect for personal space 1
4 wait in line United Kingdom Customary to wait in a line for service or entry to a venue 1
5 wait in line United Kingdom Common practice to wait in line in an orderly manner, often with the expectation of taking turns based on who arrived first. 1
6 wait in line United Kingdom Waiting in line is a common and expected behavior when queuing for services or goods. 1
7 wait in line United Kingdom Expected behavior to wait in line and take turns 1
8 wait on line United Kingdom More common to 'queue' for services or purchases, with a strong emphasis on maintaining proper queuing etiquette 1
9 wait on line United Kingdom Common practice to wait in a queue, but the term 'wait on line' is not commonly used; instead, 'wait in a queue' is more common 1
10 wait on line United Kingdom Waiting on line means being on hold during a phone call 1
11 waiting in line United Kingdom Queuing is a common and expected social behavior, and cutting in line is considered rude. 1
12 waiting in line United Kingdom Respecting and adhering to the queue order is highly valued and considered an important social norm. 1
13 waiting in line United Kingdom Queuing in line is a common and expected social behavior, seen as a fair way to wait for services or goods. 1
14 waiting in line United Kingdom Waiting in line is expected and respected, and cutting in line is considered rude. 1
15 waiting on line United Kingdom Common practice to wait on line in an orderly manner, with people taking their turns based on arrival 1
16 waiting on line United Kingdom Referred to as 'queuing', considered a common and polite social behavior where people wait in line for public services and events. 1
17 waiting on line United Kingdom Expectation to wait in line for service in public places such as banks, supermarkets, and amusement parks. 1
18 waiting on line United Kingdom Waiting on line is a common practice in supermarkets and retail stores. 1
19 waiting room etiquette United Kingdom Queuing and taking turns in an orderly fashion is expected in waiting rooms or waiting areas. 1