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Think you know how long you'll wait? Research says think again.
From coffee shops to customer service call centers, most people believe they have a good sense of how long a service will take.
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Customers often underestimate how much service times can vary, a new study from the University of Florida Warrington College of Business shows. The research examined settings ranging from coffee shops to customer‑service call centers. Participants believed they could predict wait times accurately, but the data revealed significant variability in actual service durations. This behavioral bias could affect how service systems are designed and how customers plan their activities.
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