[nabs-l] Standing in line

[Jedi]

Vejas,

The first thing to do is to consider the environment you're in. Take 
the cafeteria for example. Past experience tells you more or less where 
different stands may be located. So head in that general direction and 
listen for people talking, cashiers taking money, people taking orders, 
etc. When you get to the general area, find the first person you can 
and ask where the such-and-such line is. Next, get to the line and ask 
if the person you first make contact with is at the end of the line. 
You can also simply ask where the end of the line is located. once you 
get there, keep your cane in the pencil grip (holding it like a large 
pencil near the bottom of the handle or the top of the shaft) and keep 
the cane tip firmly pressed against the shoe of the person in front of 
you. They won't feel it. When the person moves, sweep the cane (using 
the pencil grip) in a semi-circle in front of you; keep the swing 
narrow as they can't have gone far. Keep stepping forward until you 
make contact when the shoe again and press the tip firmly against it. 
When I say "firm," I don't mean firm enough to bend the cane, but just 
firm enough to put a touch of pressure there. You will know you're at 
the front of the cue when you make contact with a counter or hear 
sounds suggesting you're nearing the spot where orders are taken and the like.

Respectfully,
Jedi

Original message:
> Hi,
> I had a question about inganding in line properly.  I am a
> freshman and when I buy my own lunch, I have to figure out when
> to move up front in the line.
> Do any of you have any suggesttions for standing in line and
> knowing when to move, as well as knowing when it's my turn?
> Thanks.
> Vejas

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