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14 Basic Skills All Men Should Possess
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7, 9, 11 id be iffy on
aka, cook a perfect steak, write effectively, and sew a button
edit: i can write pretty well and i could sew if i had to and i could cook a steak. those are just my weak links
aka, cook a perfect steak, write effectively, and sew a button
edit: i can write pretty well and i could sew if i had to and i could cook a steak. those are just my weak links
13/14.
Never had access to a manual transmission to learn on. I'll probably buy my first Porsche and have to call my dad to come down to the dealer and drive it home for me.
Never had access to a manual transmission to learn on. I'll probably buy my first Porsche and have to call my dad to come down to the dealer and drive it home for me.
That's it?
Not much challenge there.
i got 12/14.
EVERYONE should know how to drive a stick. in fact, my first car is probably going to be one.
EVERYONE should know how to drive a stick. in fact, my first car is probably going to be one.
i got 12/14.
EVERYONE should know how to drive a stick. in fact, my first car is probably going to be one.
why should everyone know how to drive a stick?
I've known how to sew a button since I was eight. I can also hem, take in pants at the waist, and even take in shirts. I also have a sewing machine.
I can do 6 of these...maybe 7
Build a fire, balance the checkbook, laundry, write effectively, navigate a map, hook up an entertainment center...and possibly, dress properly
Build a fire, balance the checkbook, laundry, write effectively, navigate a map, hook up an entertainment center...and possibly, dress properly
The breast stroke is iffy at best but the others no biggie.
Sew a button, bareeze. Being in the military sewing was a life saver as well as a money saver.
Driving a stick, while i agree it is important I don't want one in my truck. But in a little economy box; absolutely.
Sew a button, bareeze. Being in the military sewing was a life saver as well as a money saver.
Driving a stick, while i agree it is important I don't want one in my truck. But in a little economy box; absolutely.
If you get a flat battery in an Automatic car, it's impossible to move.
OK, you could say, get some jump leads, but what if there aren't any around (even though you may have a pair in your car, there might not be another car around)
At least with a stick, there's a good chance you can give it a jump start by pushing it...
Also, more people fall to sleep at the wheel, when using an automatic...
14/14. Too easy.
I'm working on some from this list:
"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects." - Robert Heinlein
I'm working on some from this list:
"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects." - Robert Heinlein
I only drive stick, and I've never had to change my own oil or tire but I know how. I've never had a checkbook or felt the need for one, so I guess I can't count that one, however I'm plenty skilled at math to get the job done.
I'd be surprised how many people actually satisfy some of these...most Americans don't know how to 'Dress for the Occasion'.
Fixing toilets really isn't that hard and more people should know how to fix them...I've been to so many houses with toilets that run or don't flush right. I rebuilt/replaced the entire inside of an ancient toilet in my house last year, it wasn't fun but it wasn't hard either.
Also: many of the comments on that page are asinine, macho manly-men taken to an extreme.
I'd be surprised how many people actually satisfy some of these...most Americans don't know how to 'Dress for the Occasion'.
Fixing toilets really isn't that hard and more people should know how to fix them...I've been to so many houses with toilets that run or don't flush right. I rebuilt/replaced the entire inside of an ancient toilet in my house last year, it wasn't fun but it wasn't hard either.
Also: many of the comments on that page are asinine, macho manly-men taken to an extreme.
I can and have done all of them; I no longer have a manual transmission, and I no longer change my own oil. Back in the day when you could just dump it on the ground, yes. But now that you have to take it in to be recycled, and it costs like $3 extra to get them to do it for you, I don't see the point.
And I'll be happy to start this "flame" war - in order to cook a truly perfect steak, you need a fire burning wood or charcoal. Gas is for grilling chicken and hot dogs.
Let the "flames" begin!
And I'll be happy to start this "flame" war - in order to cook a truly perfect steak, you need a fire burning wood or charcoal. Gas is for grilling chicken and hot dogs.
Let the "flames" begin!
And I'll be happy to start this "flame" war - in order to cook a truly perfect steak, you need a fire burning wood or charcoal. Gas is for grilling chicken and hot dogs.
Let the "flames" begin!
See, for my perfect steak you need an 1800 degree broiler (though my at home broiler with a far lower temperature has to suffice), a nice cast iron pan, and some butter. Though, steak is pretty good in many other preparations.