Have you ever wondered why some people's presence captivates you, while others weigh you down? In his book, "Why We Don't Like People," Dr. Donald A. Laird unveils the hidden secrets of human personality, revealing how certain traits make someone effortlessly likable, while others are boring or annoying, regardless of their intelligence or skills. Drawing on scientific research and practical experiments, the author provides readers with tools to understand themselves and others, and to cultivate the "influential personality" that makes a difference in their social and professional relationships. This practical, candid book reveals previously unseen facets of human nature. Reading it will reveal others to you… and reveal yourself to yourself.