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What are you waiting for?

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Prompt Action

Use it to encourage someone to act quickly, without delay.

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The taxi is here, what are you waiting for?
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Casual Tone

It's conversational and friendly, but can be demanding in certain tones.

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Come on, the movie's starting - what are you waiting for?
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Expectation

Implies the listener knows what to do next but hasn't acted.

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Your favorite song is on, what are you waiting for? Dance!
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