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Re:U-M finds students with alphabetically lower-ranked names... by washadjeffmad on Saturday April 20, 2024 @11:52AM (#40098267)
Similar initials, frequently last in line, and same.

I wonder if this was the kiln of my patience and acceptance, or if people who road rage and get frustrated with waits are more likely to have earlier lettered names?

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Re:U-M finds students with alphabetically lower-ranked names... by ambrose2 on Saturday April 20, 2024 @08:35PM (#40102277)
I really cannot stand sitting in a car in traffic and my last name starts with an A, interesting!
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