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Queue Quotes

British wit and everyday emotional honesty

This pairing mixes classic British humor about orderly queuing with an honest, emotional confession about getting upset over supermarket wait times.

An Englishman, even if he is alone, forms an orderly queue of one.

Quotes by George Mikes

I cry at everything, even the length of the queue at Sainsbury's.

Quotes by Arabella Weir

Frequently Asked Questions

What humorous observation does the first queue quote make?
It jokes that an Englishman will form an orderly line of one even when standing completely alone.
What does the second quote admit?
It admits to crying over small things, including the length of a supermarket checkout line.
Which store is named in the second quote?
The quote names Sainsbury's as the setting for the queue in question.
Is the humor gentle or biting in these quotes?
The humor stays gentle and self-deprecating rather than sharp or critical.
What connects these two queue quotes?
Both find something worth noting in the ordinary act of standing in line.

Together they show how something as small as a queue can reveal both cultural habit and genuine feeling.