Back before the pandemic, when the GQ staff all worked together in a skyscraper, a favorite in-office activity was discussing how long we had to wait for the building’s elevators. Or, more accurately, ...

There are great places to find your ideal person. If you’re religious the best place could be a church. If you’re a gamer, maybe the best place is MegaCon. Whatever it may be for you there are ...

Waiting in line is a miserable experience in most situations, but it’s a boon for social psychologists who want to study group dynamics. A bunch of strangers in a stressful, annoying situation trapped ...

I think it’s safe to say that we all know what the feeling of waiting for an outcome feels like, and it can be quite uncomfortable. Whether we’re waiting for test results, election results, or if ...

Listen to more stories on the Noa app. Want to stay current with Arthur’s writing? Sign up to get an email every time a new column comes out. Like many, I travel a lot for work. Unlike many, I never ...

In the journey of securing a new job, there are several milestones that bring a mix of excitement and anxiety. One such milestone is when a potential employer asks for your references. This step often ...

United Airlines recently changed its boarding process in an attempt to save two minutes per plane on the ground. A plane on the ground is not making money for the airline. Lining up to board a plane ...

Watchful waiting is a strategy that healthcare professionals use to closely monitor a condition’s progression rather than treating it immediately. Doctors often recommend it when the risks of ...

Ha Jin got the idea for Waiting from his wife. Jin (whose real name is Xuefei Jin) was visiting his in-laws for the first time when his wife told him the story that would inspire Waiting. As they were ...