Research reveals that as the number of people in line behind a target customer increases, he or she would feel more pressure to conclude the transaction quickly leading to experiencing greater negative affect.

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Research in social psychology suggests that the presence of others waiting can create a sense of pressure or urgency, leading individuals to feel stressed or anxious about taking too long, thereby increasing their negative affect or discomfort during the transaction.

Research Reveals That as the Number of People in Line