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Old 26-Jul-2006, 11:42
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Does anybody know the technical term for the process of queueing snake like fashion in a post office etc.?
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I'd just use 'queuing'. We have 'Indian file'for when one person stands behind the next if that helps.
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I have one word... ANNOYING

No matter what country you go to there is always a long line at the post office.

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