some things every man should know how to do

[FaithorFire]

If I knew you in person, I'd shake your hand and pat you on the back man.

Speaking of that, I have two to add:

-Know how to shake a hand
-Be secure offering kudos to other men where appropriate

And one more theoretical one I believe is worth mentioning for ALL people:

-Make sure your word as an honest person ALWAYS counts for something

Excellent list lemiel

 

[Owyn_Merrilin]

Along with changing the oil - checking a car's fluids . . . being a mechanic by trade, I can't count how many times vehicles have ended in costly repairs simply because someone couldn't maintain fluid levels and bring it in for leaks. It's pretty sad when we get a car towed in, with some guy's wife and kids stranded, simply because no one knew the power steering, transmission, cooling system or oil was leaking and something failed on the highway.

to most people, cars aren't an interest. They're just a chunk of machinery that gets them from A to B.

You're not going to know the ins and outs of a car unless you take an interest in them. And I don't really see why that should fall under the 'things a man should do'.

I'm not going to bother taking any more of an interest in my car than as to whether or not it's running.

Well - if you prefer spending 3-4 times the amount to repair something that could've been prevented, by all means . . .

. . . I consider it job security.

The same could be said about anything you own.

Do you know the ins and outs of how your boiler works? I'm sure the people that do check it regularly enough so that it doesn't fuck out on them and they have to wait weeks for a new one.

Do you know enough about your PC to take it apart and give it new parts when it's required and keep your system clean etc?

You're looking at cars from a mechanics perspective. You're obviously interested in them. So you don't understand why people won't just check for... whatever you said to check for.

But to anyone who isn't interested. It's just time and effort they can't be bothered putting in for something they know very little about.

Again I say, he was talking about topping off your fluids, not doing actual repairs. To put it in computer terms, not knowing how to do that is more akin to not knowing how to run a virus scan than it is to not knowing how to build one from parts. If you can't do that much, you probably shouldn't own either a computer or a car.

 

[geezah91]

I don't see why I should go out of my way and learn to do every thing on this list, when I can pay for a lot of these things to be done. That said a man, or woman for that matter, should take the opportunity to learn something new when the opportunity arises. Just live your life and take what comes.

 

[FaithorFire]

forcing/pressuring people to conform to stupid gender stereotypes is stupid.

Grrr this thread makes me angry.

There is no forcing or pressuring going on here at all. This list is essentially survival and necessary life skills. You shouldn't be angry at the OP and thread becasue you might lack these skills

 

[FaithorFire]

eeehhh screw you. in modern society, what purpose do "using an axe" and "building a fire" serve other than making your camping trip more fun and possibly being bragging rights if your significant enough a meathead.

emergency survival skills? Unless you've built yourself a life of complete ease where you're totally sheltered and cared for, even the strangest skills on his list are worth knowing for the risk of someday needing them.
The fact that you start out with "screw you" kind of suggests you're far too babied already.

 

[Owyn_Merrilin]

Along with changing the oil - checking a car's fluids . . . being a mechanic by trade, I can't count how many times vehicles have ended in costly repairs simply because someone couldn't maintain fluid levels and bring it in for leaks. It's pretty sad when we get a car towed in, with some guy's wife and kids stranded, simply because no one knew the power steering, transmission, cooling system or oil was leaking and something failed on the highway.

to most people, cars aren't an interest. They're just a chunk of machinery that gets them from A to B.

You're not going to know the ins and outs of a car unless you take an interest in them. And I don't really see why that should fall under the 'things a man should do'.

I'm not going to bother taking any more of an interest in my car than as to whether or not it's running.

Well - if you prefer spending 3-4 times the amount to repair something that could've been prevented, by all means . . .

. . . I consider it job security.

The same could be said about anything you own.

Do you know the ins and outs of how your boiler works? I'm sure the people that do check it regularly enough so that it doesn't fuck out on them and they have to wait weeks for a new one.

Do you know enough about your PC to take it apart and give it new parts when it's required and keep your system clean etc?

You're looking at cars from a mechanics perspective. You're obviously interested in them. So you don't understand why people won't just check for... whatever you said to check for.

But to anyone who isn't interested. It's just time and effort they can't be bothered putting in for something they know very little about.

Again I say, he was talking about topping off your fluids, not doing actual repairs. To put it in computer terms, not knowing how to do that is more akin to not knowing how to run a virus scan than it is to not knowing how to build one from parts. If you can't do that much, you probably shouldn't own either a computer or a car.

There are plenty of PC owners who don't know what a virus scan is. Let alone a good scanner to use.

The fact is, if you're not interested. You're not going to bother.

I'm not going to even take a look at my car under the hood when I get one. But I am going to buy one of those build it yourself helicopter kits and build that up from scratch.... why? because that interests me.

checking that my oil is topped off in my car doesn't.

Then enjoy your repair bills and the eventual burned out engine, and pray you don't crash due to a lack of brake or steering fluid.

 

[lemiel14n3]

Along with changing the oil - checking a car's fluids . . . being a mechanic by trade, I can't count how many times vehicles have ended in costly repairs simply because someone couldn't maintain fluid levels and bring it in for leaks. It's pretty sad when we get a car towed in, with some guy's wife and kids stranded, simply because no one knew the power steering, transmission, cooling system or oil was leaking and something failed on the highway.

to most people, cars aren't an interest. They're just a chunk of machinery that gets them from A to B.

You're not going to know the ins and outs of a car unless you take an interest in them. And I don't really see why that should fall under the 'things a man should do'.

I'm not going to bother taking any more of an interest in my car than as to whether or not it's running.

Well - if you prefer spending 3-4 times the amount to repair something that could've been prevented, by all means . . .

. . . I consider it job security.

The same could be said about anything you own.

Do you know the ins and outs of how your boiler works? I'm sure the people that do check it regularly enough so that it doesn't fuck out on them and they have to wait weeks for a new one.

Do you know enough about your PC to take it apart and give it new parts when it's required and keep your system clean etc?

You're looking at cars from a mechanics perspective. You're obviously interested in them. So you don't understand why people won't just check for... whatever you said to check for.

But to anyone who isn't interested. It's just time and effort they can't be bothered putting in for something they know very little about.

Again I say, he was talking about topping off your fluids, not doing actual repairs. To put it in computer terms, not knowing how to do that is more akin to not knowing how to run a virus scan than it is to not knowing how to build one from parts. If you can't do that much, you probably shouldn't own either a computer or a car.

This is essentially knowing which variety of fluid to purchase and knowing which hole to put it in (heh)
That's not running a virus scan, that's inserting a CD

 

[II2]

A MAN CHOOSES the items on that list he considers important... A SLAVE OBEYS...

 

[Bugerion]

I am a fail man only thing I consider man should know how to do besides the obvious ones is to shave also how is drinking a skill?You think every man should drink or what?

There's a talent to drinking well, to knowing what you enjoy and knowing your limits. Not everyone should drink, it is, for many, a bad habit. But to be able to drink and stop before you hurt yourself and others, that is a valuable skill.

Well I have a valuable skill too not drinking at all yay also if we are going for the manly things add doing 10 push ups.

 

[Da Chi]

One thing that has bothered me is on that list
Sewing.
I learned fairly quickly out of necessity. My clothes were worn and couldn't afford to but a new wardrobe. Many repaired articles are still lasting months later. But not many people I know have picked up this skill. Most say cause it's not MANLY.
As well, Ironing. Out of my friends, females and parents included I know a total of five people who can Iron. I always figured it was in poor taste to wear a wrinkled dress shirt so I learned years ago. Though it comes in handy when I can charge my friends for Ironing.

A couple things that should be added:
Know how to safely use gym equipment.
Watch, read or otherwise keep up to date on the news (This goes for all both sexes but in my personal experience men around my age seem to be the most ignorant).
Plan a vacation

 

[Da Chi]

There are plenty of PC owners who don't know what a virus scan is. Let alone a good scanner to use.

The fact is, if you're not interested. You're not going to bother.

I'm not going to even take a look at my car under the hood when I get one. But I am going to buy one of those build it yourself helicopter kits and build that up from scratch.... why? because that interests me.

checking that my oil is topped off in my car doesn't.

Then enjoy your repair bills and the eventual burned out engine, and pray you don't crash due to a lack of brake or steering fluid.

This is a bit of a pit I fell into when I started driving. I rarely checked my fluids because I didn't know any better and my engine suffered for it (As well as the re-sale value).
Funny enough, after my engine began having troubles I DID become interested in the general workings of a vehicle and have been obsessed with them ever since.

 

[Kevonovitch]

and i can do...most of that list XD holy crap o.o

 

[lemiel14n3]

eeehhh screw you. in modern society, what purpose do "using an axe" and "building a fire" serve other than making your camping trip more fun and possibly being bragging rights if your significant enough a meathead.

well... screw you too

If I knew you in person, I'd shake your hand and pat you on the back man.

Excellent list lemiel

Thanks

A MAN CHOOSES the items on that list he considers important... A SLAVE OBEYS...

heh

and i can do...most of that list XD holy crap o.o

good on you mate

Or alternatively take it into a garage and have them do a once over.

And just waste you money for every little thing, garages aren't cheap, you can save hundreds just by keeping track of your cars fluids.

 

[Glademaster_v1legacy]

Sort of as an extension to the take/throw a punch. Men should have for a decent period of time studied a Martial Art. Whether it be Karate, Wrestling, Boxing, Krav Maga or Jeet Kune Do or whatever else you can come up with. A man must also be able to be dedicated to something. So not say try something and then drop it within a week out of laziness.

 

[DSK-]

Probably cooking and sewing. Cooking is fun, and sewing is necessary as someone else mentioned, when you have buttons falling off etc.

 

[Conn1496]

What next? Sit, and beg for food?

 

[Thundero13]

... I'm annoyed at you, why must this threaad exist? Why does being man or woman make a difference? Why do you think unhooking a bra is gender specific?! ... Sorry, i'm off to go vent my frustration somewhere else.
I bid you GOOD DAY!

 

[Owyn_Merrilin]

Along with changing the oil - checking a car's fluids . . . being a mechanic by trade, I can't count how many times vehicles have ended in costly repairs simply because someone couldn't maintain fluid levels and bring it in for leaks. It's pretty sad when we get a car towed in, with some guy's wife and kids stranded, simply because no one knew the power steering, transmission, cooling system or oil was leaking and something failed on the highway.

to most people, cars aren't an interest. They're just a chunk of machinery that gets them from A to B.

You're not going to know the ins and outs of a car unless you take an interest in them. And I don't really see why that should fall under the 'things a man should do'.

I'm not going to bother taking any more of an interest in my car than as to whether or not it's running.

Well - if you prefer spending 3-4 times the amount to repair something that could've been prevented, by all means . . .

. . . I consider it job security.

The same could be said about anything you own.

Do you know the ins and outs of how your boiler works? I'm sure the people that do check it regularly enough so that it doesn't fuck out on them and they have to wait weeks for a new one.

Do you know enough about your PC to take it apart and give it new parts when it's required and keep your system clean etc?

You're looking at cars from a mechanics perspective. You're obviously interested in them. So you don't understand why people won't just check for... whatever you said to check for.

But to anyone who isn't interested. It's just time and effort they can't be bothered putting in for something they know very little about.

Again I say, he was talking about topping off your fluids, not doing actual repairs. To put it in computer terms, not knowing how to do that is more akin to not knowing how to run a virus scan than it is to not knowing how to build one from parts. If you can't do that much, you probably shouldn't own either a computer or a car.

There are plenty of PC owners who don't know what a virus scan is. Let alone a good scanner to use.

The fact is, if you're not interested. You're not going to bother.

I'm not going to even take a look at my car under the hood when I get one. But I am going to buy one of those build it yourself helicopter kits and build that up from scratch.... why? because that interests me.

checking that my oil is topped off in my car doesn't.

Then enjoy your repair bills and the eventual burned out engine, and pray you don't crash due to a lack of brake or steering fluid.

Or alternatively take it into a garage and have them do a once over.

Or alternatively take it into a garage and have them do a once over.

And just waste you money for every little thing, garages aren't cheap, you can save hundreds just by keeping track of your cars fluids.

Exactly -- and hundreds is a conservative estimate, it's going to be closer to thousands over the life of the car. These are things that should be checked quite frequently, not occasional repairs. Abandon, if you can actually afford to hire someone to check your fluids for you, more power to you, but unless your car is a Lamborghini, I seriously doubt you can afford to hire someone to check the fluids as often as you should. Besides, it helps to have some basic knowledge of the kind of problems caused by the various fluids being low -- a $5 bottle of fluid is a lot cheaper than a $100+ trip to the mechanic, and if you aren't regularly checking, you're likely to have occasional problems caused by low fluid levels.

Edit: Also, re-read the post you quoted. Part of it said "enjoy your repair bills" -- as in, yes, if you don't have this basic skill, you can take it to a garage. It's just going to cost an arm and a leg.