I recently was searching for a spot in the Mamilla parking lot in Jerusalem. Empty parking spots were scarce, and the traffic in the lot was building. I let a driver merge into the lane in front of me seconds before a spot opened up. The driver quickly moved into position to snag the spot, ignoring the car in front of her that had been patiently waiting to reverse into the spot. The waiting driver began honking and waving, indicating his position of seniority in the queue and reminding his rival of accepted parking lot etiquette. Oblivious to his...

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