Brits have revealed how long they’re happy to wait for things – including eight minutes to get served at the bar and 11 weeks for surgery. A poll of 2,000 adults revealed that 10 minutes is the longest they will wait in the supermarket queue before getting annoyed, and eight minutes for a loo cubicle to become free. While 22 minutes is as long as they can bear to wait before getting a response to an important text.
When it comes to health, six weeks was seen as a sensible wait for a dentist appointment and three weeks for an appointment with a GP. The research, commissioned by Wellsoon from Practice Plus Group , also revealed trying to get through to customer service on the phone is the most frustrating thing, closely followed by waiting to see a doctor, and getting stuck in traffic. Jim Easton, the brand's chief executive, said: “Life is seemingly full of frustrating waits.
Read more on Brits' opinions “Of course, you can be more accepting of some over others in life, such as a wait for a cold pint or to get through airport security. “But for health matters, clearly, people would like to wait less than they do currently for GP or surgery appointments.” The research also revealed the ways people look to cut down the time they wait for things, with 30 per cent paying extra for fast delivery when online shopping.
And 39 per cent binge-watch TV shows rather than waiting for the next episode. Most read in Health Anyone planning to avoid bank holiday traffic this weeke.