HABITUS DISGUSTICA: The Complete Handbook of Annoying, Rude and Unpleasant Behaviour - Ian Whitelaw

The complete handbook of annoying, rude and unpleasant behaviour.

An outstanding, illuminating and hilarious work of reference that minutely details every rude, unpleasant, and downright disgusting habit known to man (and woman). Includes details of the habits, their impacts on others, and ways to treat or break them, as well as looking at the attitudes of other cultures and other historical periods.

Have you ever asked yourself whether picking your nose and eating what you find is such a terrible thing? Could it in fact be good for you? Are you aware that a seemingly innocent hand gesture could offend and appall someone from a foreign country? And why is it that so many men miss the target and splash the toilet seat, only to leave it for someone else to clean up?

'Habitus Disgustica' is an outstanding and illuminating work of reference detailing every rude, unpleasant, and downright disgusting habit known to man (and woman). Over 100 entries are covered: some are controversial, some are unexpected . . . and others are just plain nasty.

- Step-by-step illustrations demonstrate each vile habit and will help you identify perpetrators.
- Rigorous scholarly investigation provides a detailed review of each habit, gives explanations as to why they occur, and proposes preventative measures.
- The latest scientific techniques are used to re-examine each habit and challenge common perceptions.
- Cross-references guide you to corresponding habits, providing easy navigation as an aid to research.
- Statistical analysis reveals the shocking truth behind how widespread some problems can be.