We can all think of examples of disgusting habits--we may even have a few ourselvesbut what makes a particular habit disgusting?What is that special quality that makes someone look away, blanch in horror, or feel like being physically sick? There's no single answer, but, as you're about to find out in the pages that follow,it all boils down to offending the senses and sensibilities of others.

Habitus Disgustica is an illuminating reference source detailing every rude, unpleasant, and downright disgusting habit known to man (and woman). In chapters such as Antisocial Behavior,Bodily Functions,Poor Hygiene, and Chewing, Biting, and Picking, over forty entries are covered: Some are controversial,some are unexpected.., and others are just plaln nasty.

Introduction

Section 1: Antisocial Behavior

Smoking

Talking Too Loudly

Abusing Portable Stereos.

Cell Phones (talking loudly)

Cell Phones (ringtones)

Rage (incl. gestures)

Swearing

Queue Jumping

Knuckle Cracking

Section 2: Bodily Functions

Breaking Wind

Burping

Spitting and Spraying

Nose Blowing

Missing the Target

Inappropriate Defecation

Section 3: Chewing, Biting, and Picking

Hair Fiddling

Chewing Inedible Objects

Chewing Gum

Thumb Sucking

Nail Biting

Love Bites (hickeys)

Picking Scabs

Nose Picking (and eating)

Earwax Picking (and tasting)

Picking Teeth

Scratching (private body parts)

Section 4: Eating and Drinking

Misuse of Cutlery

Overeating

Wolfing Food

Eating Disgusting Food

Drinking Disgusting Drinks

Excessive Drinking

Section 5: Involuntary Actions

Motion Sickness

Sneezing (without covering the mouth or nose)

Coughing (and sputtering)

Yawning

Sleep Talking

Snoring

Dribbling

Teeth Grinding

Section 6: Poor Personal Hygiene

Body Odor

Not Washing Hands

Handling Animals

Squeezing Spots

Smelly Feet

Bad Breath

Epilogue

Index

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