--- product_id: 169647789 title: "Surrounded by Idiots: The Four Types of Human Behaviour (or, How to Understand Those Who Cannot Be Understood)" price: "€ 14.14" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.fr/products/169647789-surrounded-by-idiots-the-four-types-of-human-behaviour-how store_origin: FR region: France --- # 3M+ copies sold worldwide 304 insightful pages #1 Sunday Times Bestseller Surrounded by Idiots: The Four Types of Human Behaviour (or, How to Understand Those Who Cannot Be Understood) **Price:** € 14.14 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🧠 Outsmart the chaos—understand the 'idiots' around you before they outsmart you! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Surrounded by Idiots: The Four Types of Human Behaviour (or, How to Understand Those Who Cannot Be Understood) - **How much does it cost?** € 14.14 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.fr](https://www.desertcart.fr/products/169647789-surrounded-by-idiots-the-four-types-of-human-behaviour-how) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact & Accessible:** 304 pages of actionable insights in a sleek paperback format. - • **Join a Global Phenomenon:** Be part of the 3 million readers who’ve revolutionized their relationships. - • **Boost Your Leadership Impact:** Transform team dynamics and handle conflicts like a pro. - • **Master the Art of Communication:** Decode the 4 personality types to connect effortlessly with anyone. - • **Gain Instant Social Intelligence:** Spot personality traits and adapt your approach in real-time. ## Overview Surrounded by Idiots is a groundbreaking paperback bestseller by Thomas Erikson, offering a simple yet powerful framework to decode human behavior through four core personality types. With over 3 million copies sold globally and top rankings in business communication, this 304-page guide equips professionals to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and enhance workplace and personal relationships. ## Description THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Do you ever think you're the only one making any sense? Have you ever tried to reason with your partner with disastrous results? Do long, rambling answers drive you crazy? Does your colleague's abrasive manner get your back up? You are not alone. After a disastrous meeting with a highly successful entrepreneur, who was convinced he was 'surrounded by idiots', communication expert and bestselling author, Thomas Erikson dedicated himself to understanding how people function and why we often struggle to connect with certain types of people. Now, ten years later Surrounded by Idiots is an international phenomenon and has sold more than 3 million copies worldwide. In this simple yet groundbreaking book, Thomas Erikson reveals his method for assessing the personalities of people we communicate with and teaches us how to communicate better. Based on four core personality types (Red, Yellow, Green and Blue), in Surrounded by Idiots , you will begin to understand yourself better, hone communication and social skills, handle conflict with confidence, improve dynamics with your boss and team, and get the best out of the people you deal with and manage. Packed with 'aha!' and 'oh no!' moments, Surrounded by Idiots will help you understand and influence those around you, even people you currently think are beyond all comprehension. And with a bit of luck you can also be confident that the idiot out there isn't you! The no.1 Sunday Times bestseller, November 2023 Review: Product quality - Nice product and good quality Review: Books to build knowledge - Full of knowledge and useful ## Features - Binding : Paperback - Pages : 304 - Publisher : Vermilion ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #13,387 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Business Communication (Books) #2 in Communication Reference #3 in Communications | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 8,602 Reviews | ## Images ![Surrounded by Idiots: The Four Types of Human Behaviour (or, How to Understand Those Who Cannot Be Understood) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61tJjRIfbUL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Product quality *by J***H on 21 May 2026* Nice product and good quality ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Books to build knowledge *by A***S on 16 January 2026* Full of knowledge and useful ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sorrounded by Idiots observation & Review *by M***N on 4 August 2023* The author has introduced a model called DISA. To simplify his concept he has divided the core human behaviour into 4 Colors Red, Yellow, Green & Blue. Reds are more aggressive, dominating and fast. Yellows are more charming, talkative, social and interested in making relationships. Greens are more security conscious and caring while Blues are more detail oriented, perfectionist therefore slow. The author says that people behaviour totally change under the influence of Alcohol. This is something which we already know. According to author only 5% people have 1 Color, 80% people have 2 colors and rest 15% people have 3 colors but no one has all four colors. Author talks about the temperament of the different behaviours. Reds have shot temper. It is like shot glass which fills very fast and often but causes less damage. Yellows temperament is like a normal water glass but Green temperament is like a barrel of water which takes time to fill but if you allow it explode it will cause severe damage. On the other hand Blues temperament is also like a barrel but with a tap in its bottom which releases the water time to time therefore cause less damage. The author provides the solution to deal with different types of people. He says the best way to deal with different types of people is to adopt their behaviour. Continuous learning, self awareness and the ability to change ourselves is the key. Some of the things which I don't like are : Same message is repeated in this book several times in different chapters. The author didn't explain that how person's behaviour may change at different stages of his/ her life. For example a person who is Red or Yellow in his twenties may become Blue when he is in his fifties because of his experience and knowledge. Another example is person may become Red or Yellow when payment of an expensive item is done by his Employer/Company but the same person will change Blue or Green when he has to pay the price from his own pocket (will make lot of research and bargain). Further this book doesn't talk about criminal behaviour, their root cause and how to deal with them. Overall this is a good book and worth reading. ## Frequently Bought Together - Surrounded by Idiots : The Four Types of Human Beh (International Edition) - The Psychology of Money: Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.fr/products/169647789-surrounded-by-idiots-the-four-types-of-human-behaviour-how](https://www.desertcart.fr/products/169647789-surrounded-by-idiots-the-four-types-of-human-behaviour-how) --- *Product available on Desertcart France* *Store origin: FR* *Last updated: 2026-08-28*