Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine - Achilles Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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The Bitter Club Faculty Advisor - Dr. Harvey Lemont 16 The classic scowl

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The ARA classification and criteria for the Bitter Club 1. Honestly bitter on the inside as well as the outside (i.e. to exclude those pseudobitters who outwardly appear friendly, but on the inside are truely bitter). 2. Innate tendency towards bitterness (i.e. not cyclical or temporal in nature and without provocation). 3. Lack of direct eye contact by design (i.e. they can't be bothered; not a matter of insecurity). 4. Scowl or frown as a regular part of their persona 5. Takes an opposite position in a discussion 6. Lack of concern for outward appearance 7. Their honesty and directness allows them to demonstrate their bitterness without constraint 8. Always know where you stand with these people 9. Tendency towards sarcasm 10. Immediately responds favorably upon being offered to join the club (e.g. many people disavow being bitter by responding, Mot me”, but truely bitter people understand the nature of this offer and are honored. CLASSIC: This diagnosis requires 7 of the above criteria. Signs or symptoms must be continuous for at least 6 weeks. DEFINITE: This diagnosis requires 5 of the above criteria. Signs or symptoms must be continuous for at least 6 weeks. PROBABLE: This diagnosis requires 3 of the above criteria. Signs or symptoms must be continuous for at least 6 weeks. POSSIBLE: This diagnosis requires 2 of the above criteria. Signs or symptoms must have a total duration of at least 6 months.