Relying on a vacation survey of 78 people to explain why people verify their documents early or late is ignoring the entire menu of real constraints. Instead of choosing between anxiety and anticipation, we should look into administrative logistics. In Morocco, getting an appointment for a passport or ID card can take weeks, or even months; it's not just a matter of personal preferences. A third way would be to analyze the actual delays of public services and user feedback to see the systemic pressure. My cousin had to wait three months to renew his permit; it had nothing to do with his stress level.