We work with them side by side. We are sitting next to each other in a subway car. We live under the same roof. And, oh my God, sometimes we see them in the mirror! Claudia Hochbrun, a psychiatrist with many years of experience, calls these people assholes, but, in fact, we are talking about 9 types of difficult characters. To one degree or another, their traits are present in every person. That's why this book is so useful. It teaches you to understand, accept and block unpleasant aspects of the personality of others. Despite the light style, flavored with German humor, all the author’s recommendations are based on research in the field of psychiatry. It is not for nothing that Claudia Hochbrun worked for more than 20 years in the forensic psychiatric system, dealing with especially dangerous criminals. This book will teach you: • to notice destructive character traits in others and block them; • understand the real reasons for disagreements with colleagues, supervisor or loved ones; • effective strategies for dealing with difficult people; • keep your own cockroaches under control; • enjoy life.