Complaining, Teasing And Other Annoying Behaviors

This book takes a look at the mean, nasty and annoying things people do to one another. Kowalski considers the functions of these irritating behaviors, the type... » 

This book takes a look at the mean, nasty and annoying things people do to one another. Kowalski considers the functions of these irritating behaviors, the types of people who are inclined to do them, the consequences for victims and perpetrators, and the ways in which such behaviors might be curtailed. She also investigates the impacts of gender and cultural differences on specific annoying behaviors. «