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Skills every dude should know

Beauty4Ashes

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My dad has a can opener on his key ring that was issued to him in the Army almost 40 yrs ago. It's just a curved, pointed piece of metal.

eh I meant without that. Still a nice idea to have for emergencies
 
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When i lived in the woods working corrections, we got stuck without a can opener and a bunch of cans to open. I just drove a small knife through the top of the can and removed the top. I also like the small military can openers.

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give bear hugs :p sorry, i guess that's a "in touch with your feelings" thing, but guys give the best bear hugs; when done properly. There's an art to it :p

No way, giving bear hugs is a great way to get close to a girl you like, so I think any man should teach his son how to give good bear hugs.
 
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When i lived in the woods working corrections, we got stuck without a can opener and a bunch of cans to open. I just drove a small knife through the top of the can and removed the top. I also like the small military can openers.

Coach

yea I already thought of that...
..Hoped you had a more brilliant idea than that...lol
 
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Change a wet and/or dirty diaper.

Honestly, that is only a Hollywood stereotype. All married men do not mind changing the diapers of their children.

It's only other people's babies we don't want to touch.
 
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Honestly, that is only a Hollywood stereotype. All married men do not mind changing the diapers of their children.

It's only other people's babies we don't want to touch.

How is it a stereotype? He asked what skills a man needs...

Every man, single or married, should know how to change a diaper. And men should be willing to change the diapers of same sex family members, at the least, IMO.

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How is it a stereotype? He asked what skills a man needs...

Every man, single or married, should know how to change a diaper. And men should be willing to change the diapers of same sex family members, at the least, IMO.

:)
Nothing wrong with changing diapers. Heck, I don't even mind changing my own. :p

What's my favorite kind of diaper? Depends.
 
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#1 - Cook a steak. If you can't do this, learn how or turn in your man card.

Cook at least 4 other things (that way you can cook one different meal each day of the week - you take your lady out for dinner on Friday and Saturday)

Speak good English - like, professional, classy English because some settings require it

Change your oil and replace an alternator (if you can do these two things, you can do most of the "easy" work inside a car engine)

Shut up, pay attention and listen to a lady's feelings

Put together a stereo consisting of at least 4 separate components

Take responsibility and admit it when you've made a mistake
- if you don't or cant do this, try it tomorrow.

(Edit: Sorry, I put together the list before I read the first post and didn't know you didn't want relationship things. But, at least I can admit it.)
 
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Good stuff, Ink.

I think all guys should know:

How to properly handle and use a firearm

How to use basic tools: hammer, wrenches, saw, etc...

How to set up a tent.

Basic knot tying skills.

Coach

Good ones Coach.
 
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