The first day, I went to a bank that is near my school, I explained my situation and asked “ What should I do if I want to make up a new card?” “Sorry, cards for today have been used up. I recommend you to come earlier tomorrow morning and wait in line.” “ used up?” “ yes.” Apparently, he didn’t get my question, what I was wondering is how can a bank use up cards? it sets quota for everyday? Anyway, what I cared most is I have to wait in line for a new card.

The next day, I got up early and made sure I arrived before 8:30, the open time of that bank. There were already more than a dozen of people queuing up, waiting for opening. The following experiences were waiting in line after waiting in line, to copy my ID card, to get my waiting number, to fill in several forms… Finally, after another more than 90 minutes’ queuing up, it was my turn to sit in front of the counter and get everything finished. Because of this long period, I nearly skipped my class.

I bet waiting in line is one of the most impressive things living in China, at least I really have many stories to tell, whether about myself or others. For instance, I would choose small clinics and avoid going to big hospitals, because I have to wait many lines to get every check. I remember there was a news this year, when a Children's Palace in Beijing started its spring registration, more than a thousand of parents waited in line as early as 6:00 in the morning to sign up for their children, just assume a three hours’ waiting under such a low temperature.

There is no doubt that waiting in line is a symbol of civilization, but do too much waiting in line mean low efficiency? Or it is just a result of China’s large population? I mean could there be measures to stagger the crowd? If this cannot be achieved, could we make people’s waiting time more comfortable by simply adding more seats or magazines? Since so many people are blaming it, I believe there should be some changes.

I’m tired of waiting in line and I don’t know whether this kind of story happens all over the world. If possible, I want to hear your experiences whether in China or other countries.