Annoying: The Science of What Bugs Us by Joe Palca

[Tami]

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[Summer]

Unfortunately, I didn't enjoy the book as much as I wanted to. I found it a little disorganized and repetitive in places. However, I thought the idea of (view spoiler)[social exchange theory was an interesting one. This notion that an attractive trait in a friend or partner becomes irritating over time has certainly be borne out in many relationships I've seen. That was interesting food for thought. (hide spoiler)]

I also enjoyed the discussion of (view spoiler)[aversive foods. I love spicy food and many of my friends don't and can't imagine why I enjoy a burning sensation as meal accompaniment. It also brings to mind alcohol, though -- many people I know didn't enjoy the taste of alcohol when they first tried it, but they liked the effects enough to find ways to make it palatable. That was an interesting discussion, too. (hide spoiler)]