Four Kinds of Vampires that Haunt Your Life (and What to Do About Them)

1. The time-sucking fiend. The time-sucking fiend seeks only your time – the more of it they can consume, the stronger they get. But the most powerful weapon in your arsenal against time-sucking fiends, your wooden stake, is to just say "No".
2. The humorless hellhound. Besides taking up your time, the humorless hellhound sucks the fun out of life, demanding an explanation of every off-hand comment you or anyone else makes. Be firm with the humorless hellhound – simply say "It wasn't important" and steer the conversation back.
3. The vacuous horror. The vacuous horror is an idiot, and he or she doesn't care who knows it. Their pleasures are simple: drink to excess, bed hot chicks or dudes etc. The silver bullet here is to tell them it all sounds pretty lame.
4. The detail demon. While attention to detail is important, the detail demon isn't concerned with making sure things work, he or she is concerned with a thousand minor points that have no significance. Like the time-sucking fiend, under no circumstances give the detail demon any control over your time! Instead, ask them to write up an itemized list of their concerns and email it to you.