diff --git a/features/notifications.feature b/features/notifications.feature
index 78871ea57..fe91d5817 100644
--- a/features/notifications.feature
+++ b/features/notifications.feature
@@ -64,13 +64,10 @@ Feature: Notifications
     And I focus the comment field
     And I fill in "text" with "great post!"
     And I press "Comment"
-    And I wait for the ajax to finish
     And I go to the destroy user session page
     When I sign in as "alice@alice.alice"
     And I follow "Notifications" in the header
-    And I wait for the ajax to finish
     Then the notification dropdown should be visible
-    And I wait for the ajax to finish
     Then I should see "commented on your post"
     And I should have 1 email delivery