Waiting in line

排队 · páiduì. queue.

A green teapot and two cups on a wooden tea tray
Etiquette排队páiduìqueue

You are waiting at a station, shop, clinic, or popular restaurant.

What to do

Join the end of the line, keep your place, and let people with an appointment or a numbered ticket go first when asked.

Context

Some busy places use a ticket system rather than a visible line. Check the signs or ask staff before waiting.

Useful phrase

Excuse me, where is the queue?

请问,在哪儿排队?Qǐngwèn, zài nǎr páiduì?