Respect the Queue
I went to watch a movie at Forum Mall, and people were constantly cutting the queue during ticket checking at the entrance. I called out one person for cutting the line, and he stared at me as if I had insulted him.
Why can't people follow the most basic public etiquette and stand in a queue in our city?
People don't stand in queues or wait for passengers to exit before boarding a bus or train.
People cut lines during security checks at cinemas, hospitals, and public places. In petrol bunks, motorcyclists wait for even the smallest opportunity to squeeze between two bikes.
Respecting a queue is respecting everyone's time. Why don't we learn that?
As an introvert, I used to feel very hesitant to question someone when they cut the queue. Most of the time, I would just let it go, even though I would feel angry about it. Nowadays, I've started calling people out when they do it, mostly out of frustration. But I wonder about other people who are introverted or scared to speak up, just like I used to be.
If you've read this and you're someone who thinks it's okay to cut a line, it's not. It's a regressive habit that reflects poorly on our society and our country. Please try to change this behaviour and respect your time as well as everyone else's.
And to those who do follow queues: if you see someone not respecting the queue, please call them out respectfully. You might be helping someone like me and small act creates a difference.
I hope we become more disciplined citizens. At the very least, let's make sure our next generation grows up with better civic sense.