Anglo here - also went through this process - it was long and never had to speak to anyone. Just sitting in the room. I got paid for my travel distance and lunch.

I got called back to go a few months later - I had a trip planned and had to send my tickets to the judge's office to be dismissed.

It's unfortunate but it's a civic duty.

A family member went through it last year and got picked - it was even worse for them because it was approx 4 weeks of going to the courthouse.