waiting-line traits
nounUK /ˈweɪtɪŋ laɪn treɪts/
US /ˈweɪtɪŋ laɪn treɪts/
Things that show how well you wait your turn in a line.
The teacher praised the class for their waiting-line traits, like standing quietly and not pushing.
RELATED WORDS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The qualities a person shows while waiting in a queue, such as calmness and politeness.
Her waiting-line traits made the long airport queue much easier for everyone.
3. A set of rules or habits for behaving well in a line, like keeping space and not cutting.
The school poster listed waiting-line traits such as keeping your hands to yourself.
4. The ability to stay patient and fair when many people want the same thing at once.
Good waiting-line traits help kids share the slide without arguing.