(16/07/2010 08:27 AM)Kana Wrote:  one problem with the japanese is they LOVE lining up for something, this kebab stand was empty the other day, then me and 2 more friends lined up for it, immediately after that there was like 8 japanese people (not in one group for sure) just lined up behind us.

It's called "cheap advice".  In other words, the fact that you're lining up shows the stand has some popularity, and thus, accumulates customers (which in turn increases its apparent popularity and soon divides by zero).
On the other hand, if there's no-one there, it's obviously quite unpopular.