Topic: What are things that every man should know how to do? (Read 4499 times)

Mysteryman · « **Reply #20 on:** September 17, 2011, 11:12:25 AM »

This could be a good thing if we all started teaching the young men in groups to do this. Also would be good if parents who are not doing this start even if the female doesnt want all that it is a good example. Hey things could change if we all started. CAD!

What the others said above.
Change a tire.
Cook.
Clean.
Wash clothes.
Basic car troubleshooting.

LaylaMonroe · « **Reply #21 on:** September 17, 2011, 11:14:39 AM »

You have to have a lot of experience to do that, MM. Otherwise, after about 2-3 ironings, you'll get the shine, even if you do them inside out or with a sheet. For inexperienced guys, I'd say go to the dry cleaners. But you're right, I should've said 'know how to iron a shirt AND your black pants.'

SirTJ · « **Reply #22 on:** September 17, 2011, 12:40:21 PM »

I've got some learning to do.

favoritepsalm1 · « **Reply #23 on:** September 17, 2011, 01:40:05 PM »

Sadly, in lots of churches and homes, nobody is teaching men how to BE men. More importantly, nobody is showing them! So not only do I want to teach the young men these things (thank you again to everyone who is contributing!), but I want to encourage all the men the be a good example.

under13 · « **Reply #24 on:** September 17, 2011, 02:06:34 PM »

Quote from: favoritepsalm1 on September 17, 2011, 01:40:05 PM

Sadly, in lots of churches and homes, nobody is teaching men how to BE men. More importantly, nobody is showing them! So not only do I want to teach the young men these things (thank you again to everyone who is contributing!), but I want to encourage all the men the be a good example.

Very true. Being a man goes far beyond doing manly tasks.

LaylaMonroe · « **Reply #25 on:** September 17, 2011, 02:39:18 PM »

Oh. This isn't really something "every man should know how to do" but I do believe every man should know what the Bible says about his role as a man and as a husband. A list of scriptures along with a discussion might be helpful.

csedwards2 · « **Reply #26 on:** September 17, 2011, 03:19:49 PM »

Quote from: LaylaMonroe on September 17, 2011, 02:39:18 PM

Oh. This isn't really something "every man should know how to do" but I do believe every man should know what the Bible says about his role as a man and as a husband. A list of scriptures along with a discussion might be helpful.

amen

favoritepsalm1 · « **Reply #27 on:** September 17, 2011, 03:25:06 PM »

Quote from: LaylaMonroe on September 17, 2011, 02:39:18 PM

Oh. This isn't really something "every man should know how to do" but I do believe every man should know what the Bible says about his role as a man and as a husband. A list of scriptures along with a discussion might be helpful.

That was the first thing I started working on

THE WOLFMAN · « **Reply #28 on:** September 17, 2011, 04:56:09 PM »

*surprised Chevonee didnt add hunt and skin a rabbit wit her lil' ole country self*

BassbyGrace · « **Reply #29 on:** September 17, 2011, 06:22:01 PM »

Quote from: LaylaMonroe on September 17, 2011, 10:44:39 AM

Also, every man should know the basic rules of hygiene and grooming: shower as often as necessary, at least once a day. Use deodorant every time you shower. Use moisturizer: ashy is not sexy. Get regular haircuts, shape-ups, line-ups, whatever. Keep the ears and neck clean and the teeth brushed and the nose hairs trimmed. It all sounds like it goes without saying, but..... it doesn't. $:-\$

Ohhhhhh and one of my MAJOR pet peeves. I cannot stand to see a man wearing a white dress shirt and no t-shirt underneath or a colored t-shirt or one with writing or pictures. SMH. PLEEEEEASE teach them that.

Moisturizer sounds so feminine to me. Lotion is a decent male term lol.

Alot of mine are old fashioned and you dont HAVE to really know, but it gets you points when you do. Tie a tie has been spoken, but I like to add shine shoes. Women LOVE a man with well cared for dress shoes. Even before I joined the army I knew how to shine shoes. Its a lost art almost, because most ppl dont get true dress shoes. Water, kiwi, and an old t shirt or cloth. Oh, and some elbow grease.

Heres one for free. Carry a spare clean hankerchief. Yeah, you may never use it, but your cool/swag points multiply if a woman or child sheds some tears or maybe gets a bruise or something that needs tending. Then you just let them have it. Trust me on this one.

csedwards2 · « **Reply #30 on:** September 17, 2011, 06:41:28 PM »

how to pick cologne

phbrown · « **Reply #31 on:** September 17, 2011, 07:18:58 PM »

how to put on a condom

how to say no to sex (see proverbs)

how to say no to porn

ways to handle peer pressure

what to do if you are being bullied

how to get your first job

how to play madden 2012

how to develop a professional voice to use on the phone

how to handle fear

The value of their word (see proverbs, than watch scarface "his word and his balls")

What prison is actually like

How to make money (without selling drugs or get rich schemes)

how to walk into a room

how to make a credit card purchase on amazon.com

how to wrestle

how to use protools to make a cd

how to do a crossover (basketball)

How to do a stiff arm (football)

How to catch a pop fly (baseball)

how to give a compliment to a lady

phbrown · « **Reply #32 on:** September 17, 2011, 07:20:20 PM »

Quote from: under13 on September 17, 2011, 10:43:46 AM

Make money
Save money

aww shoot you beat me to it

phbrown · « **Reply #33 on:** September 17, 2011, 07:32:03 PM »

righty tighty lefty loosey

Never Eat Soggy Waffles (North East South West the directions in order of a compass in the clockwise direction)

How to move a couch through a narrow doorway

Quote from: phbrown on May 27, 2011, 09:39:19 AM

“My father didn't tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it.” Clarence B. Kelland (American Writer, 1881-1964)

csedwards2 · « **Reply #34 on:** September 17, 2011, 08:38:38 PM »

how to dress in formal wear

csedwards2 · « **Reply #35 on:** September 17, 2011, 08:48:54 PM »

phbrown · « **Reply #36 on:** September 17, 2011, 09:03:39 PM »

skip a rock on a pond

Mysteryman · « **Reply #37 on:** September 17, 2011, 09:15:53 PM »

Quote from: LaylaMonroe on September 17, 2011, 11:14:39 AM

You have to have a lot of experience to do that, MM. Otherwise, after about 2-3 ironings, you'll get the shine, even if you do them inside out or with a sheet. For inexperienced guys, I'd say go to the dry cleaners. But you're right, I should've said 'know how to iron a shirt AND your black pants.'

I remember "The Shining."

That's how t learned.

phbrown · « **Reply #38 on:** September 17, 2011, 10:17:11 PM »

Quote from: sjonathan02 on September 17, 2011, 08:31:59 AM

They should learn how to take care of children: change diapers, hold a baby, feed the baby, etc.

They should know how to conduct themselves based on the relationship in which they are engaged. For example, how you act around your boys is not how you act around your boss or around your girlfriend/wife. Know how to code switch.

+1

sjonathan02 · « **Reply #39 on:** September 17, 2011, 10:48:17 PM »

Quote from: Mysteryman on September 17, 2011, 09:15:53 PM

I remember "The Shining." That's how t learned.

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