When I was in the workforce until 9 years ago I would totally agree with you. Why would anyone, including me, wait in line for any length of time? Beats me because like you said that time is money. I don't have time to waste.
But now, 9 years to the good in retirement I would wait in line 30 minutes just to experience it. I'm not some kind of mystic where I meditate in line but just being around people is invigorating to me and puts the emphasis that we are all in this enviornment together.
We all need each other no matter what. But that's just my opinon
RE: Why do people wait around in long lines?