While waiting, what do you do?..

When I am waiting in a doctor's office I usually pick up a magazine from one of the tables and flip through it. But when I am waiting at an airport I always take a word find puzzle book with me and I do them. I also do them on the plane. I am okay with waiting as I am never in hat much of a rush that I can't wait. The only time I get p?ssed off for having to wait is in a store. I have no patience to wait in line for a long period of time. I have left my basket full of food because I had already waited in line for almost an hour and there were still about 10 people in front of me that had full baskets. It was one of those days when the store had a 20% off special and so every body was shopping that day. I probably had about $200 worth of groceries so I would have gotten $40 off but after waiting that long and seeing that it would be another hour at least, I just left my cart and walked out of the store. I was upset because they only had 6 out of their 10 tills open and they should have known better. I have worked as a cashier at this same store I was shopping at, in the past, and so I know they could have called in more people. They just wanted to save on salaries.

It all depends. Many times I strike up conversations with people. Life is short and people are interesting. If not in the mood, I will read a book or magazine or play a game on my cell phone. I don't like to use my cell phone in such places. I consider it rude.

If I a waiting at the doctors office I usually start off with reading some magazines that appeal to me. After I read the ones that I want to I start texting people and playing games on my cell. Needless to say I wait a long long time for my doctor even if I have an appointment. I like to show up about an hour late or get the first appointment in the morning or the first one after they get back from lunch. If I am waiting on the plane I will watch the tv that is provided and if nothing is on I have my Ipod already to go.

I always read any informative material, book or magazine. I hate wasting time so I would rather spend waiting moments in enriching my brain.

If I am at the doctors office I would either be reading the charts ,reading the magazines, observing persons coming and trying to figure out their ailment. If I am anywhere else I would probably be observing persons ,eavesdropping on conversation , starting a conversation, getting up and stretching my legs if iwas seated ,walking around, watching ant search for a trail of food ,watching cars go by and calling up persons on my cell phone . There are a myriad of things I could be doing but I wouldn’t be sleeping ,no, not me when I am waiting on something or someone ,I am far too wired for that. I would hate to be waiting my turn and be passed over because I am sleeping ,furthermore I drool. lol. Interesting discussion.

i always carry a book wherever i go. so while waiting i'd read the book. it does kills time. fast.

I usually have a book with me so, I read. If I don't have the book, then I have my Palm Pilot and there is a game on it that I like to play. Other than that I guess I just sit there and stare at the people that are waiting there also... ;)

I like watching people too, if I don't have a book to read while waiting. I may just do some thinking or take out a notepad and pen and do some writing, if I feel inspired. I could try thinking of topics for myLot discussions and make a note of any good ones I can think of. I don't like having to hang around waiting for anything but when I do I can always pass the time in one or more of these ways.

When I'm getting ready to go out and packing my handbag, I always chuck in my mobile and a book to read. And just in case I forget to take my book, I keep a spare in the van! Everything takes a long time here, so a book is something I'd go mad if I failed to have. I do enjoy people watching though, particularly when it's busy like in an airport lounge.

in that case ,i always read something ,the same as you,if i know in advance ,i will take a book with me .but if not,i will to read on my phone,there are some e-books in my phone.i like reading ,and i think it's a good way to pass though the time.

I always have a book with me and I read it. I also make a TO DO list if I have alot going on. Make sure my calendar is up to date. That usually takes the time up.

I usually do things in my mobile while waiting, sending and receiving text messages, calling friends, if unreached I play games in my cellular phone, aside from that I usually did when i travel I bring something to read on in that way, I would not be bored, and in some instances, I talk to people, winning friends while waiting :) Happy mylotting to you :)

Even with poor vision I decide to read.

When I know that I am going to be in a situation that I will have to wait, I try to bring something to read. This seems to keep me occupied during my wait. Wether it is a book or a magazine, I have no problem with either. Sometimes, I bring a crossword puzzle to keep me busy. These help you to think and to practice your vocabulary, so I see no harm in doing them. I have never encountered people doing interesting things when they are waiting. Especially not proposing to someone over the phone. You are lucky to get to see all of these interesting things. Maybe if people were more interesting here, I would not have to bring a book to read lol.

I DO NOT EVER leave my home without a book. I will forget my cellphone, even my keys, but one thing I don't ever forget is a book. It makes the minutes and hours of waiting fly quickly when you are reading. If I have a layover at the airport, I load up on like 5 books and endless magazines that I can give away after I am finished with them.

I carry a large purse..it always has a book in and my current knitting project. If I've left my purse in the car my cell phone has some games on it. If I'm sitting with someone and they want to visit I'll visit but If I'm alone i tend to sit and read a book. I also people watch. People have such interesting habits

I do two things when I know I will have a long wait - I write and I read. Once, not long after 9/11 when we were told to get to the airport at least 2 hours early, I had about 2 1/2 hours to wait at the airport. I finished 4 stories and one poem. On the airplane, I wrote 2 more stores and 1/2 a poem (which I never have finished). If I don't feel inspired to write, I always have a book (or two) to pull out and read.

It depends on the time, season, mood, etc. I always bring a book, whether a novel or a text book. Most times I will read. At times, I will listen to music. Or sometimes I'll just get lost in my thoughts. It will vary between one of those.

I always read magazines while waiting for someone.By doing that i will never noticed the time and the one i waited came.I felt like time just came so fast.

I usually read; either something I have brought with me or a magazine in the waiting room. I sometimes write or do some work I have brought along with me. I think once I may have brought yarn and crocheted while waiting.