Advertisement

Why are we so bad at queuing?

Research shows that Gen Z are four times more likely than previous generations to skip queues. So...

Share this article

17.08 8 Jul 2025


Why are we so bad at queuing?


Listen to this episode


Share this article

17.08 8 Jul 2025


Research shows that Gen Z are four times more likely than previous generations to skip queues.

So, why do people behave this way, and what has caused the increase in impatience with queues?

Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin, joins Kieran to discuss.


Read more about

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

Related Episodes

Winners and Sinners

00:28:36

Winners and Sinners

The Hard Shoulder

00:28:36


The importance of Russell Bran...

00:07:02

The importance of Russell Brand’s rape conviction

The Hard Shoulder

00:07:02


Sport with John Duggan: Irelan...

00:08:46

Sport with John Duggan: Ireland face Argentina

The Hard Shoulder

00:08:46


The Divided States of America...

00:47:32

The Divided States of America with Pat Kenny Episode 4

The Pat Kenny Show

00:47:32