Why do people get nervous when they are first in line?
Following feels safer than leading.
People may feel nervous when they are first because there are no social cues to follow.
The store opens.
Nobody moves.
Everyone waits for someone else.
The hidden mechanism is first mover fear.
Humans prefer social confirmation.
Leading creates uncertainty.
Following feels safer.
People think courage means acting alone.
Very often, courage means acting first.
