In an article I wrote sometime ago, I listed some Nigerian hobbies, and one of them was being in a Queue, but apart from being in a queue, another thing we Nigerians love to do is shunt. You can read that article here

We are always in a hurry. It’s like whenever there is a queue, we just go all

Then

And proceed to shunt.

Why? Because there is always something else to do, or somewhere else to be. So, why spend time on a queue when you could just shunt! Also, why not show the ordinary weaklings on the queue how to do it like a boss. Here are my tips and tricks on how to shunt.
I can still hear you ask this question: “why shunt?”
The final answer is simple ‘BECAUSE YOU CAN!”

Now, onto the issue at hand. Below, you would find my personal tips on now to shunt like a boss.

A. Assess the queue. How can you shunt when you don’t know the nature of the queue? You have to understand the queue. Is it made up of angry people, for example a queue at a petrol station that has been on for more than 5 hours. Or are they just nonchalant people, for example an atm queue. A good understanding of the queue prepares you for the sort of response to give to those on the queue if they begin to complain.

B. Find a weak spot on the queue. There’s always one weakling. One weak spot. Someone distracted by their phone, or even sleep. That’s your chance. You have to assess the weak spot in order to know the appropriate Approach to take when shunting. If you’re shunting and you choose to shunt a strong spot, be prepared to fight or be thrown out of the queue!

C. Select your shunting technique. You could choose to use the aggressive technique /approach , or you could use the wandering approach, or finally , you could adopt the direct method.

The aggressive approach, as the name implies is aggressive and not for the faint hearted. This method involves shunting and turning a deaf ear to the plight of the shunted.
The wandering approach. In this technique, you have to understand that you are on a mission, but you have to behave like you’re lost or looking for something. It involves wandering close to the weak spot you have noticed,  and then quietly inserting yourself into the line. Just how a boss would do.
The direct approach involves going straight to the beginning of the line, and being attended to! The other peasants on the queue would definitely complain, but hey! You got what you wanted and you’re walking away. You could even add a little princess wave or a bow as you take your leave.

D. Be prepared to face some form of opposition. There would always be those people that are ready for a fight. They may not even be on the queue. You know those people that just have fighting their blood. So, you have to be ready to fight, or give up, but if you do, then you’re not a shunter. Remember that practice makes perfect.

Now, go ahead and shunt like a boss!