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February 25, 2005

Strange But True!

Q. On a busy day out, would you rather be faced with a one-minute walk followed by a seven-minute wait, or a six-minute walk and then a two-minute wait? And yes, it matters — a lot. Just ask management at Houston International Airport.

A. The psychology of the wait is important in determining queuing structures for businesses, says Bart


 
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