Another strange thing that I have seen over the years is this innovative method when it comes to reserving your spot in the queue. What is happening here is that the office hasn’t opened yet and so there are no queue numbers. When people arrived they would put sandals or maybe a newspaper or book on the floor to mark their spot. So, even if the office didn’t open for a couple more hours, they could wander around and relax without worrying that they would lose their place in the queue.