Murphy's Law

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The simpler and quicker your transaction, the more complex and time-consuming the transaction of the person immediately ahead of you in the line.

Category: Murphy's Commerce Laws

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This law belongs with Murphy's Commerce Laws, where small assumptions, timing, and system complexity tend to turn into memorable failures.

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