MARISA - Mar del Plata Station. We've been at the beach for the day, and now we're on our way home. We don't have to wait very long because we checked the timetable so we got here in time for the train. I just chat with my mates, really, and listen to music until the train comes. Waiting with other people is easier because you can kill time when you're talking about stuff. SUSAN - Strips Dental Centre. I don't really get nervous about seeing the dentist, but since these two fillings came out I've been in excruciating pain. Coming here is very bright and airy so it's quite calming. Usually I kill time by flicking through magazines. I've been coming to the dentist as and when I need to, but now it's got to be regular. JULIA - Model Casting. I was a bit late today which I'm quite pleased about because some of these girls have been waiting ages. You can't help but look at everyone else a bit - you look at the other girls and think: 'I wonder if they'll like her better than they like me.' While I'm waiting, I'm thinking: 'Oh come on. I do have a life!' PAUL - Central Hospital. I feel pretty indifferent while I'm waiting here, to be honest. It's something I've got very used to since my motorbike accident seven years ago. I've had about 32 operations so far. It's no good rushing in thinking you're going to escape in five minutes, so I just sit back and people-watch really.

WHO...

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enjoys looking at the people around them?

— MARISA - Mar del Plata Station SUSAN - Strips Dental Centre JULIA - Model Casting PAUL - Central Hospital

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finds the waiting-room to be quite quietening?

— MARISA - Mar del Plata Station SUSAN - Strips Dental Centre JULIA - Model Casting PAUL - Central Hospital

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compares themselves to other people while they're waiting?

— MARISA - Mar del Plata Station SUSAN - Strips Dental Centre JULIA - Model Casting PAUL - Central Hospital

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got some information in advance in order to lessen their wait?

— MARISA - Mar del Plata Station SUSAN - Strips Dental Centre JULIA - Model Casting PAUL - Central Hospital

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didn't arrive at the appointed time?

— MARISA - Mar del Plata Station SUSAN - Strips Dental Centre JULIA - Model Casting PAUL - Central Hospital

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relaxes when they enter the waiting room?

— MARISA - Mar del Plata Station SUSAN - Strips Dental Centre JULIA - Model Casting PAUL - Central Hospital

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has become resigned to waiting over the years?

— MARISA - Mar del Plata Station SUSAN - Strips Dental Centre JULIA - Model Casting PAUL - Central Hospital

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prefers waiting in a group?

— MARISA - Mar del Plata Station SUSAN - Strips Dental Centre JULIA - Model Casting PAUL - Central Hospital

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will have to change their habits in the future?

— MARISA - Mar del Plata Station SUSAN - Strips Dental Centre JULIA - Model Casting PAUL - Central Hospital

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is really not concerned about waiting?

— MARISA - Mar del Plata Station SUSAN - Strips Dental Centre JULIA - Model Casting PAUL - Central Hospital