There are skills in life that we have learned which most likely weren’t taught at school—something that you could potentially come across at the least expected moment in your life and well, that’s when your universal domestic knowledge would come in and save the day.
So whether it’s jumpstarting a car, saving a choking dog, or knowing how to make the most out of any Google search—you will totally cover it! It’s great to be fully equipped to face any situation that you could possibly find yourself in. People on the internet call it “dadvice”—something that your dad has definitely decided to teach you, but as we know, even the best dads fail to fill in the gap. This popular Reddit community called Every Man Should Know is on a mission to introduce you to anything that your dad could have forgotten to cover.
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The community has over 480K followers who are always ready to give you valuable dadvice. And although Every Man Should Know is perhaps aiming at a particular audience, we think that actually, everyone could definitely use some necessary life skills regardless.Bored Panda has selected a handful of tips offering you some spot-on skills to sharpen your life resume with.
Let us know the most valuable life skills you were happy to have in a complicated or not-so-complicated situation or have learned recently and wondered how the hell you have lived all of this time without them. You can share your stories in the comment section at the end of the list.
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Know The Front Desk Call To Verify Your Credit Card Details Scam
How To Sew On A Button
How To Break Down A Door
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How To Walk On Ice
I'm sure if i think like a penguin, I'll start belly sliding across the ice
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How To Use The Public Restroom Like A Gentleman
What The Symbols On Your Clothing Mean
The "Heel Lock," A Way To Lace Up Boots To Make Them Feel Comfortable And Secure
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How To Tie The Bowline Knot
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How To Set Up A Camp
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The little wooden wall behind the fire is very important as it directs the fire to your shelter and isolates it from warming the rest of the forest!
Popular Overseas Tourist Scams
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I can vouch for some of this. When we visited family in Spain my grandmother would warn us of the scams when we were in more touristy places. Always reminded us to keep bags close & preferably in front of you. Dont stop for anyone wanting to take your picture, & be weary of large groups of young children. Sure enough, they tried to get her bag while we were walking. She kept feeling it move & yanking it back hard. They eventually left but when she checked her bag, they had sliced the seam open. Didnt get anything luckily but mostly because she knew what they were up to...
The 'throwing baby' is a good one- a doll wrapped in a blanket and it's tossed- when you reach to catch it, the accomplice picks your pocket. The big thing to remember is these criminals don't work alone, and they can be very young. Stay alert and don't be fooled.
I remember when I was a girl, I believe we were in Rome. a man just walked up to us and started repeatedly saying," Budha peace, Budha peace." and then he took my arm and put a bracelet on me. We thought it was some sort of free gift or something until he made us pay him 5 dollars for some worn-out bracelet. we tried to give it back, but he wouldn't take it and just stood there until we gave up 5 bucks. funny day.
Also, Americans- stop wearing white sneakers, eat so that you're not switching your knife and fork all the time (keep your fork in the same hand throughout the meal) and don't talk so loud! These are dead giveaways that you're an American and a prime target.
I'm pretty sure Cairo isn't in Europe. Might be close to that place with pyramids. Just guessing.
Load More Replies...Had a woman try the friendship bracelet on me. I just kept eye contact with her and screamed as loud as I could. She tried to run and I kept running after her screaming. Basic rules are don't be greedy (you'll get ripped off); keep your hands to yourself (don't try to catch a baby, don't help people take a picture, etc.); don't be afraid to make a bigger scene than the one they are trying to make (make them give up first); pay the taxi driver AFTER he takes out all of your bags.
I know a bit of Russian....give them a dirty look and start speaking in Russian...the look on their face....priceless. And they immediately stop because they have no idea what the hell to do.
How terrible for scammers having a rough year ! Can they claim unemployment ??
The train pick-pocket happened to my best friend while we were in Italy- we were about to get of the off the train, and then all the sudden it became incredibly crowded for no reason right around here- she had a hard time even getting off the train because of it- and hen she got off, she discovered her wallet had been stolen... it was terrible- it was our first day there
People get greedy so they fall for the "easy money" scams. Others don't want to make a scene or want to avoid awkwardness so they give in to the scam. Others don't pay attention or allow their attention to be redirected away from the theft. In other words, people are human. I guarantee you'd fall for at least one of these, uber mensch.
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Just looking at the picture and not reading the labels, I thought the fuel bottle was the water bottle. ...I probably wouldn't make a very good camper.
How To Move With Friends
If you’re asking friends to help you move, have everything packed and stacked and ready to be loaded before they show up. Pay them with food and drinks. You should be completely ready to go even if you hire company movers, because you pay more the longer it takes to get you moved.
How To Get Your Truck Unstuck From The Mud
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Types Of Firewood
With EPA stoves moisture content should be 16-20%, Oak splits will take 2-4 years to season. I heat primarily with wood, I also try to keep 3 years ahead CSS so I always have a supply of seasoned wood. I burn different species depending on outdoor temperature so I don't waste high BTU wood when I just need to take the chill off. Never take someones word for it when buying firewood that they say is 'Seasoned". Moisture meters are cheap, check it yourself.
How Marginal Tax Rates Work
This is the UK tax system. It is not quite accurate in that it doesn't show National Insurance payments, which is another form of tax, but it has a lower threshold and upper limit, meaning that the middle tax band is more like 33%. The 40% tax band starts after N.I. ends. There is also talk of a 50% band for really high earners. What annoys me is that stamp duty (a tax on house purchases) doesn't work the same way - if you go over the threshold, you pay a percentage on the total - which is really unfair for any properties valued close to the thresholds.
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The Different Cuts Of Beef And Best Way To Cook Them
I am from Texas. Some years ago, about twenty, I was in California and I was going to cook supper. I decided to buy a couple of porterhouse steaks. So, I went to the butcher's. I asked the man behind the counter for a couple of porterhouses, about three pounds, total. He looked at me and aid "you're from Texas, right?" And I said "yes" and he said "thought so, we don't sell those in California, I have some nice round steak, no fat, but we tenderize it." I said "what steaks do you have?" And he said "honey, this is California, they eat Prime Rib, hamburger [less that 2% fat], round steak and some roasts. Mostly chicken and fish." I left.
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and if you can't be nice, at least be polite. Life will be a bit easier.
Load More Replies...Actually I think it's a little refreshing. Yesterday I saw yet another article about what womens clothing you might wear that's a turn off for men. I thought why is it always women? Men dress like crap too :)
Load More Replies...Next time, please have a post that tackles "how to have manners," because it seems today's society are lack of that character.
Some youtube hacks: In the app double tap on the left or right side of the video to skip 10sec. In the browers use the arrow keys for the 10sec. And J and L for 20sec skip. The K pauses/plays the video. My left hand fingers are always on top of JKL on the keyboard when watching youtube. Also if you see little lines in the YT play bar that are chapters. You can go through the capters by pressing 0123456789.
maybe change the heading to life skills that may be useful to some MEN. Hey, gives you an opportunity to do a similar article for women
and if you can't be nice, at least be polite. Life will be a bit easier.
Load More Replies...Actually I think it's a little refreshing. Yesterday I saw yet another article about what womens clothing you might wear that's a turn off for men. I thought why is it always women? Men dress like crap too :)
Load More Replies...Next time, please have a post that tackles "how to have manners," because it seems today's society are lack of that character.
Some youtube hacks: In the app double tap on the left or right side of the video to skip 10sec. In the browers use the arrow keys for the 10sec. And J and L for 20sec skip. The K pauses/plays the video. My left hand fingers are always on top of JKL on the keyboard when watching youtube. Also if you see little lines in the YT play bar that are chapters. You can go through the capters by pressing 0123456789.
maybe change the heading to life skills that may be useful to some MEN. Hey, gives you an opportunity to do a similar article for women