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Things a man should know how to do...
Most young men, say under 30, are at a loss with many routine tasks. Fortunately my stepson relishes opportunities for me to show him how to do things...i.e., a simple brake job, routine motorcycle mainyenance, fixing a garage door opener, changing a light fixture or switch or outlet. Things most of his peers have no idea of how to do and could care less.
Anyways...I ran across this list from some website. Feel free to add your own... Things every man should know how to do: tie a tie change a tire swim safely handle a firearm drive stick saw a board read a map read and write say I love you say I’m sorry say I forgive you give a toast His Social Security number and Driver's License number. apply a tourniquet to stop bleeding find north without a compass when outside make a cup of coffee drink a beer with friends choose a good wine how to hook up jumper cables to jump start a car how to push-start a car with manual transmission cook a steak on the grill clean a fish sew a button cook a simple meal operate the dishwasher, washing machine, and clothes dryer understand the basics of carpentry understand the basics of electricity set the clock on a VCR or DVD player light a fire give a good handshake fix the toilet (replace the ball and cock, etc) unplug the toilet (using a plunger or pipe snake) take apart the sink trap, clean it out, reassemble it check your oil and tire pressure defend himself in a fist-fight catch a ball 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. how to give himself a testicular exam How to answer these questions from a wife or girlfriend: What are you thinking about? Do you love me? Does this (blouse, skirt, dress, etc.) make me look fat? Did you think that girl was pretty? Would you get remarried if I died? Who was the best lover you ever had? Every man should know how to get out of his house during a fire where he will go if a tornado threatens how to put out the following fires: Class A - Wood, paper,cloth, trash Class B - Flammable liquids, oil, gas, grease Class C - Electrical, energized electrical equipment CPR The heimlich maneuver. change a diaper – or avoid changing one. |
How to grill out:D
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lick the alphabet.............
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Add to the list:
- back up a trailer - tie a couple decent knots OK, here are the ones I DON'T know... -safely handle a firearm -choose a good wine -cook a steak on the grill -clean a fish -cook a simple meal -defend himself in a fist-fight -catch a ball -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. -how to give himself a testicular exam -How to answer these questions from a wife or girlfriend: IS THIS A TRICK?? *Does this (blouse, skirt, dress, etc.) make me look fat? *Did you think that girl was pretty? And about putting out fires... I think I know how, just don't have a very good record. |
Absolutely! I can handle everything on that list except the DVD/VCR thing.
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Missed the Choose a good wine. But I replaced it with good beer. So all is right with my world.
Pretty good list. Pay bills. Electronic, or via paper check and stamp. Balance check book Save money Spend money wisely Get a car un-stuck from snow or mud Handle emergencies without losing cool. |
wait a second....how to apply a tourniquet to stop bleeding? no way...didnt we do away with tourniquets in the 80's. we now "apply pressure". even with a missing limb you apply pressure to the nub...right? moses?
that list is cake. |
A big omission:
How to unhook a bra with one hand. |
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That's just a manual dexterity test for being able to manipuplate small objects with the first two fingers against the thumb. Evolution built that into young men. They'll all get it easily after a try or two. The secret is to relax as you do it. If you think about the reward that's waiting for you, you tend to pull too hard, stretching the elastic, creating too much tension. Isolate the hook with your thumb and fingers, pull just far enough to get slack in the system, and rub your first two fingers against your thumb. The tension snaps the hook right off.
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You need to know how to adjust your package in mixed company without being noticed.
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Able to put on snow chains
Able to tie basic knots (clove, clinch, bowline, etc.) Swim Back up a trailer (sorry, Jake beat me to it) |
How to change the oil.
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...got every one of those mentioned.
i think installing drywall should be on the list. |
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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.
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How to dive on the ice and snow. |
Avoid aunt flo.
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Things on the list I can't do:
how to give himself a testicular exam Class B - Flammable liquids, oil, gas, grease Class C - Electrical, energized electrical equipment CPR The heimlich maneuver. Guess I need to improve. How do you put out class B and C fires, anyway? Things I would add to the list: Fix basic MS Windows problems |
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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. |
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- reload his own ammunition - brew his own beer |
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. :D
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) |
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 |
able to use a motor-operated pushover
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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. |
Be able to wipe out all traces of internet porn on your comp!:D
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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: http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1229387234.jpg :D |
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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.;)
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add to the list;
balance a checkbook negotiate a contract |
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 |
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Kill zombies.
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weld
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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) |
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.
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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 |
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