The following is an excerpt from the Little Book of Big Jerks to give you a sneak peek at the types of jerks you’ll meet inside the guide to dealing with difficult people.
Woeful William
Just like everything King Midas touched turn to gold, everything Woeful William touches turns to, well, crap. This guy is a magnet for really bad luck.
His roof leaks. His car stalls. His pants rip. His cat hates him. At one time you actually had sympathy for the chap until you read somewhere that people with woeful outlooks actually cause their own bad luck. Now you just feel like shaking him.
3 Giveaway Traits:
- Inspired a record number of sad country songs
- Has had a long lineup of pets that hated him, died tragically, or both
- Always has an empty chair on either side of him at group lunches and dinners
How to Deal:
Leave at least two empty chairs between yourself and him.
How Else to Deal:
Check out the cool jerk-fighting tools in the Little Book of Big Jerks. Real-life solutions for dealing with real-life jerks.
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