Macrophobia

Macrophobia is the fear of waiting for an extensive amount of time.[1] A prominent realm wherein the this phenomenon occurs is on the internet when it buffers.[2] Among some macrophobes their phobia results in agoraphobia, a fear of open or public places. This is because they might feel that the available public services amenities are inadequate at meeting their needs, such as with long waits at a bus stop.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Students Companion - Page 216, Vijaya Kumar - 2000
  2. ↑ 101 Windows tips & tricks - Page 165, Jesse Berst - 1992
  3. ↑ Adamec, Christine (2009). The Encyclopedia of Phobias, Fears, and Anxieties, Third Edition. p. 328.


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