We all grow frustrated from time to time. It could be for any number of reasons, like having unrealistic expectations about the world and oneself, struggling to claim control over a situation, and lacking perspective for a task at hand.
But what are the most common causes of impatient people across the nation, and how does each state stack up?
Surveying 2,838 respondents, we’ve determined the circumstances for what causes impatience and infuriate Americans the most, how long the average person can withstand being left on hold over the phone or live chat, the typical response to frustration, and which states are the most impatient in general.
We also spoke to career coach Joanna Blazinska, Founder of Leap and Leadership, to discuss why people are impatient and discover her top tips for managing impatience when you feel yourself getting irritated.
