Things a man should know how to do...

[targa911S]

Originally Posted by legion

The wife of a male coworker saw this list a few months ago. She prides herself as being able to do "manly" things (she's an engineer who has worked in a refinery and an automotive plant). So...we took her trap shooting.

so how many did she bust?

[legion]

Originally Posted by targa911S

so how many did she bust?

I think 6 out of 100.

[SlowToady]

Construct a ground blind
Setup a tree stand
Hunt different species of game with relative success
Saddle/Ride a horse (western)
Fish
Drink whisky (in large quantities)
Shoot a firearm
Shoot a bow and arrow
Start a campfire (without man-made fuels, no gas, kerosene, etc)
Manage pointers and dynamic memory in C/C++
Survive a few days in the outdoors.

My dad is pretty old school and I'm constantly amazed at the things he teaches me, and the way he thinks about them. I find that we often think about, and go about, tasks or problems is a dissimilar manner. He grew up building things and working with his hands, I grew up doing mathematics and programming. Probably where the difference comes from. I also learn quite a bit from my boss, who is an old rodeo cowboy. Very old school in his ways, but has an expansive knowledge of horses.

[azasadny]

How about:

- reload his own ammunition
- brew his own beer

[Zeke]

Drive a nail. I think the majority can, but the ones that can't make me cringe. Maybe for that reason I should not suggest it.

If you do drive a nail, FG'sS, grab the hammer at or near the end, not way up near the head. Half the guys making some kind of living in the trades can't hold a freakin' hammer!

Also, add "be able to use enough hand tools to build a simple box." (accurately)

[masraum]

give a toast -- I suppose I could do it, but probably not well
make a cup of coffee -- I don't drink coffee. I could make one, but can't guaranty the results.
choose a good wine -- hmm, I could choose one that I'd probably like
clean a fish -- I could get it done, but it wouldn't be fast or pretty
defend himself in a fist-fight -- well, if you consider not getting into a fight...
Every man should be able to explain most of the rules for Baseball, Football, and Basketball. If you're from the hinterlands, include hockey. From anywhere besides the USA? Soccer. -- I could get the basics at least.
Class C - Electrical, energized electrical equipment -- not sure, get the elec disconnected?


Class B grease fire, I think you'd use baking soda. Chemical fires like gas most definitely don't go out with a Class A ext. I know that

[RWebb]

able to use a motor-operated pushover

[masraum]

Construct a ground blind -- why in "survive a few days" you won't be doing it
Setup a tree stand -- ditto
Hunt different species of game with relative success -- probably yes
Saddle/Ride a horse (western) -- saddle, dunno, ride, certainly no expert
Fish -- probably a good thing, but boring as hell
Drink whisky (in large quantities) -- don't agree with this one
Shoot a firearm -- sure
Shoot a bow and arrow -- sure
Start a campfire (without man-made fuels, no gas, kerosene, etc) -- good one
Survive a few days in the outdoors. -- another good one.

Several of these should go hand in hand with the last one, but some are just about hunting more than surviving, I think.

[VINMAN]

Be able to wipe out all traces of internet porn on your comp!

[Eric Coffey]

ride a motorcycle.
operate a power/ski boat (including launch & trailering).
know how to use an SLR camera.
own a toolbox that has casters.


For the more manly set,

know how to use one of these......and do it on purpose:

[masraum]

Originally Posted by Eric Coffey

ride a motorcycle.
operate a power/ski boat (including launch & trailering).
know how to use an SLR camera.
own a toolbox that has casters.


For the more manly set,

know how to use one of these......and do it on purpose:

motorcycle and boat, not bad, SLR not bad, but the giant toolbox. Not necessary to be a man. I've got one, but I don't think it should be a requirement.

[DavidB911]

I can do most of them on the list and the ones you guys mentioned. I still have a few years to learn the rest. I should mention the list to the gf so she lets me practice some of the techniques.

[blk911]

add to the list;

balance a checkbook

negotiate a contract

[pavulon]

1. spell (or appreciate poor spelling making a bad impression)
2. have accomplished enough or know better than to cite high school accomplishments on a resume

[VaSteve]

Originally Posted by Eric Coffey

own a toolbox that has casters.

Own tools that don't come/stay in a plastic clamshell!

[Jeff Higgins]

Kill zombies.

[Shaun @ Tru6]

weld

[tiwebber]

tell one good joke
play poker
get home
get home when it -40c
close guess at tommorow's weather
drive in snow (and all that entails including when not to try)
know a good scotch whiskey (and irish too and know the difference maybe)
ride a motorbike
run at least 5k at anytime
skate
sing two songs including anthem
play one instrument (some songs)

[crustychief]

I don't know anything about sports, can I still be a man? I know the other stuff though. I can put out your "c" and "b" fires while the sports are on.

[JeremyD]

Drive a motorboat
Sail
Read a nautical chart
Read the clouds
Catch a fish
Throw a castnet
hit a golfball
Waterski
Snowski
Skateboard
Undo a bra with your right hand while driving a stick shift car with your left hand steering with your knee
patch a hole in drywall
repair a dock
cook breakfast
hang a ceiling fan
change a lightswitch
send flowers
read a contract
play darts
play pool