03129nam 22005894a 450 991045475940332120200520144314.00-300-12874-610.12987/9780300128741(CKB)1000000000533672(OCoLC)298787839(CaPaEBR)ebrary10231472(SSID)ssj0000126575(PQKBManifestationID)11142561(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000126575(PQKBWorkID)10047864(PQKB)10569846(MiAaPQ)EBC3420414(DE-B1597)485107(DE-B1597)9780300128741(Au-PeEL)EBL3420414(CaPaEBR)ebr10231472(OCoLC)842281361(EXLCZ)99100000000053367220021107d2003 uy 0engurcn|||||||||txtccrComplaining, teasing, and other annoying behaviors[electronic resource] /Robin M. KowalskiNew Haven Yale University Pressc20031 online resource (208 p.) Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph0-300-09971-1 Includes bibliographical references (p. [181]-191) and index.The offensive side of social interaction -- Complaining -- Teasing and bullying -- Egocentrism, arrogance, and conceit -- Incivility and breaches of propriety -- Excessive worry and reassurance-seeking -- Deceit and betrayal.Everyone has teased, nagged, betrayed, or lied to another person. Likewise, everyone has been the unfortunate object of such unpleasant behaviors. In this intriguing book, social psychologist Robin M. Kowalski examines the intricacies of six annoying interpersonal behaviors: complaining, teasing, breaches of propriety, worry and reassurance-seeking, lying, and betrayal. She considers the functions of these 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.Complaining, Teasing, and Other Annoying Behaviors provides for the first time a multifaceted picture of common annoying behaviors. The book answers these questions and many others:• Why do people tease?• What are the consequences of annoying behaviors for the people involved?• Is there a positive side to irritating behaviors?• Are people more likely to lie to those close to them or to strangers?• Do excuses and apologies diminish the hurtful effect of unpleasant behaviors?• What is the relation of gender and culture to specific annoying acts?Interpersonal conflictInterpersonal relationsElectronic books.Interpersonal conflict.Interpersonal relations.302Kowalski Robin M204923MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910454759403321Complaining, teasing, and other annoying behaviors2462274UNINA