The inspiring bestseller and global phenomenon that helps you to understand and effectively communicate with those around you.NOW FULLY REVISED AND UPDATEDDo you ever think you’re the only one making any sense?Have you ever tried to reason with your partner with disastrous results?Does your colleague’s manner of communication always get your back up?You are not alone.Communication expert and bestselling author Thomas Erikson has dedicated himself to understanding how people function and why we struggle to connect with certain types of people.In his multi-million-copy bestseller, Surrounded by Idiots, Erikson uses four core personality types ? Red, Yellow, Green and Blue ? to explain other people?s baffling behaviour and help you to:Understand yourself betterHone communication and social skillsHandle conflict with confidenceImprove dynamics with your boss and team, andGet the best out of the people you deal with and manage.He also shares simple tricks on body language, improving written communication, advice on when to back away or when to push on, and when to speak up or shut up.