The PITA Types
From The PITA Principle: How to work with and avoid becoming a Pain In The Ass
JIST Publishing, 2009
The Sealed PITA (has no opening) = non-self aware, externalizer, defensive, no ownership, Doesn’t receive feedback well, plays victim, passive aggressive (Marie Barone – Raymond; Lilleth – Cheers)
The Over-stuffed PITA = domineering, conceited, self-absorbed, egomania, attention getting (Frazier Crane - Cheers, Frazier; Alex P. Keaton - Family Ties)
The Sloppy PITA = disorganized, pack rat, free associates, no rhyme or reason, fire-ready-aim (Oscar - The Odd Couple; Dupree – You, me, & Dupree; Ally Sheedy – The Breakfast Club)
The Crusty PITA = cynic, negative, overly critical, demeaning, curmudgeon, grouchy (Archie Bunker - All in the Family; Stanley Hudson – The Office)
The Soggy PITA = wimpy, whining, soft, needy, doesn’t confront directly (talking behind backs), trouble with handling adversity, (George - Seinfeld; Ross - Friends; Greg Focker – Meet the Parents)
The Make-Your-Own PITA (RIGID) = rigid, anal-retentive, perfectionistic, my way or the highway, doesn't compromise (Monica – Friends; Felix Ungar – The Odd Couple)
The Royal PITA = Entitled, self-centered, ego-centric, used to getting royal treatment, expects things to come to him (Sharpay Evans – High School Musical; Ferris Bueller – Ferris Bueller’s Day Off)
