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Leader reflects on 'confirmation bias' in queues, hires four exhibiting the trait

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A leader shared an anecdote about a frustrating experience in a queue, where the only other person present sighed when asked if they were in line. This interaction led the leader to reflect on the need for some individuals to confirm another's presence before feeling inconvenienced. The leader has since hired four people who exhibit this behavior, framing it as a lesson in leadership and startup dynamics. AI

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Leader reflects on 'confirmation bias' in queues, hires four exhibiting the trait

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    The person behind me in the queue asked if I was in line. I was visibly in the line. I said yes. He sighed. I turned around. He was the only other person there.

    The person behind me in the queue asked if I was in line. I was visibly in the line. I said yes. He sighed. I turned around. He was the only other person there. I have thought about this for three days. The lesson: some people need to confirm you exist before they can feel inconv…

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