Do you take a book to read at doctor's appointments?

MandyP · Post by **MandyP** » 21 Mar 2019, 05:25

Absolutely! Sometimes I'm waiting hours at the medical centre :/

Renu G · Post by **Renu G** » 24 Mar 2019, 02:21

Yes, while waiting for my turn, I usually read a book on my smartphone itself. It really helps to pass the time.

Letora · Post by **Letora** » 07 Apr 2019, 12:05

Absolutely! I have a book with me wherever I go. I sneak in reading time whenever I can.

ayomie · Post by **ayomie** » 14 Apr 2019, 16:14

I find it practical to go with a book because there's always a long queue.

Julie Petitbon · Post by **Julie Petitbon** » 07 May 2019, 13:55

Always. The wait at the doctor's office is such a drag! I always have a book with me. I keep a book in my purse so that I always have on handy in case I have unexpected free time.

luz0928 · Post by **luz0928** » 23 May 2019, 18:27

Of course!! it makes the waiting not so cruel! I don't know about other countries, but in mine I wait at least an hour for every appointment, so the book is a MUST.

Kister Bless · Post by **Kister Bless** » 13 Jun 2019, 10:45

I take a book with me wherever I go to but not to the doctor's appointment because I rarely fall sick, thank God for the good health.

jkmalik · Post by **jkmalik** » 28 Jul 2019, 01:00

Absolutely. Book. Headphones. Sometimes a pen to annotate if it's a nonfiction (don't hate me...I'm a historian). Anything to drown out the waiting room sounds and pass the time.

RoxieReads · Post by **RoxieReads** » 28 Jul 2019, 10:10

npandit wrote: ↑05 Dec 2013, 09:23 I've never done this but it certainly sounds like a good idea!

It's great if you are waiting for a long time, you can get a lot of reading done.

RoxieReads · Post by **RoxieReads** » 28 Jul 2019, 10:12

I have several books on my phone just for this exact reason. Any time you are at a place where you have to wait a long time, not just the doctor's office, it is super handy.

Florence Nalianya · Post by **Florence Nalianya** » 08 Aug 2019, 11:56

obiebookworm wrote: ↑05 Dec 2013, 09:16 YES!!! I'd rather read one of my books than to sit and be lulled into the TV, or read one of the many boring magazines laying around in the office.

Hahaah,I would never sit idle on those hospital benches and feel self-pity ,I read anything around to concur the boredom.

pengy86 · Post by **pengy86** » 09 Aug 2019, 12:14

I use my kindle app all the time, so I always have a book on me when I go anywhere but especially to the doctors office. I like to read while I wait.

bespectacledpetal · Post by **bespectacledpetal** » 09 Aug 2019, 18:37

I take a book everywhere. Lol

Mrs-a-ellsworth · Post by **Mrs-a-ellsworth** » 10 Aug 2019, 00:21

I used to. During my years as a nanny I fell out of the habit because I always had so much to carry that it was difficult to also have a book. Also I had kids to watch! Now that I am working in a preschool I read during rest time (they sleep for at least an hour... its glorious).

DD129 · Post by **DD129** » 10 Aug 2019, 07:08

The wait is always so long that I end up reading on my phone. It helps pass the time and I can do something I love to do. Sometimes the atmosphere of the waiting room is awkward, so I sit and read on my phone to avoid it.