I’m (61f) and sitting here at the doctor’s office waiting for my turn. I’ve patiently sat here and read on my own for the last 2.5 hours. It sounds like a loud waiting room.

The waiting room is more than a showcase of your therapist’s interior design skills (or lack thereof). It’s more than a place to sample muzak or white noise. It’s more than a room to wait.

Anyone who's been hungry and stuck in a quiet waiting room or elevator knows how awkward those stomach growls can be. Dr Lisa Ganjhu of NYU Langone explains what's really happening.

Even though I wasn’t with the quiet in the hospital waiting room, the quiet stayed with me. 3 things to do. Lozen,a red tail hawk animal ambassador, ...

The waiting room is a special place: the appointment was on the calendar. The trip was made. Check-in was conducted. A seat was taken. The name was called. Progress was made. We may be going uphill, ...

I have put a big sign in the waiting area outlining the etiquette of waiting room behavior including respect of the other peoples space and privacy and their need for quiet. 3.