Comments on: 14 Basic Skills All Men Should Possess

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By: Life Plus

Life Plus — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 01:25:42 +0000

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By: Dan

Dan — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:31:30 +0000

I like the stick shift one. i WOULD add wilderness survival!! basic trapping, even plant knowledge, and of course shelter and how to make ropes. Tying knots!! Also, GUNS!! if nothing else guns make u a man. A big offroad vehicle. If society ever comes burning down you’ll see what i mean.

By: Thomas

Thomas — Tue, 11 May 2010 00:57:00 +0000

Mu girlfriend and I just read this. Was this written for 18 yo’s? Take care of your woman in bed, and in life. Earn a decent living. Yes, I can do all of the list.

By: John

John — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 06:39:41 +0000

Learn to drive a stickshift? In the US? Get a friend to let you drive their car? In America most Driver’s Education instructors do not know how to drive a manual transmission. 99.93% of people that do have a manual transmission car would rather lose a friend then let a friend drive their car. Less than 6% of cars sold in the US have a manual transmission now, and they are only available on sports cars are bottom end models. Here is a comprehensive list of car rental agencies in the US that rent manual shift cars: {}.

By: kris

kris — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:56:41 +0000

quite commendable.however,writing well should not be for men alone.

By: Steve

Steve — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:36:41 +0000

Real men drive automatics because real men are secure enough in their manhood to let their gears be changed for them.

By: Andy K

Andy K — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:12:14 +0000

Most men will buy diamonds at some point in their life…and it won’t hurt to do it like a man. Know your stuff so you can do it with confidence. Every one involved will feel better…and it will something you can pass on to your buddies. You’ll be the “go to” diamond guy.

By: JanSimpson

JanSimpson — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:15:05 +0000

Nice post – however – everyone should know how to do these things

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 06:31:43 +0000

What a stupid article. Who is this writer to determine what skills are necessary for men to have?! It’s such a generalization of what is “expected” of men. The two most stupidest are the changing of the oil and cooking the perfect steak requirement. Sorry, but anyone living in a population of more than 100 people can take their car in to Jiffy Lube for 20 bucks. Articles such as this one are meant to manipulate/control men into feeling bad about themselves for not being (or possessing skills) what someone else thinks you should be. Anyone can come up with their own opinion of what a “man” is, then post it in an article, and have gullible men believe it as a universal truth.

By: Nealz2k

Nealz2k — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:06:21 +0000

Where are two BIG ones?

Tie a Tie
Polish your shoes

By: DJ Unknown

DJ Unknown — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:48:18 +0000

#1 – Learning right now.
#2 – Irreverent. Computer + plus good speakers + broadband = Portable entertainment.
#3 – Support the local economy. Watch the plumber the 1st time, so it can be done by yourself the rest of the time.
#4 – GPS & Maps are only as good as the roads are. If there are out-to-date GPS and/or Maps, then using a compass works.
#5 – Irreverent. I do not own a car. Changing oil in some others’ car was not discussed.
#6 – Irrevelent. Online banking and ATM balancing w/ Quicken and/or something similar.
#7 – Irrevelent. I am a flexiterian and non-red meat eater. I do not use a grill.
#8 – Irrevelent. I know survival training from my Military days and know how to use my pants as a floatation device.
#9 – I write for the school newspaper. The editor of paper told I me write better than some of the staff. I am an Engineer Major.
#10 – I dress for praticality because I ride a bike. Make sure the fabrics you wear can be worn in church and in a construction site.
#11 – Learned how to crosstitch in Boy Scouts. I have yet to use this skill as the buttons I have have yet to fall off.
#12 – Relevent. I do it weekly, 2x loads.
#13 – I do not own a car. I do, however, own a bike. In which case, I carry a bike pump, tire patches, and a cell phone.
#14 – Irrevelent. I do not have the space to build one and it pollutes the air. Use non-toxic portable Sterno cans.

Thank you.

By: Tom

Tom — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:53:32 +0000

The canada blow was low. I do have a good job, and am
rather happy to be living here compared to recession
ravaged america.

By: Michael

Michael — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 08:47:42 +0000

A great starter list – it looks like it really got the discussion going. I thought I’d contribute to the conversation by adding instructions for each skill:

http://taoofbachelorhood.com/2009/07/10/how-to-perform-14-basic-skills-part-1/

And LOL at the “shave your balls.” Gillette is really working hard to make us all look like either competition swimmers or gay porn stars, I can’t decide which.

By: Islandidea

Islandidea — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:18:55 +0000

I recently discovered my husband doesn’t know how to use a screwdriver. a FREAKIN’ screwdriver. I almost divorced him on the spot. Also men should know how to use a hammer, anchor bolts, a drill, socket wrenches and allen wrenches. The basics of putting together an IKEA or Target bookshelf.

By: Dawn

Dawn — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:34:19 +0000

Yikes…I’ve just discovered I’m a man and nobody told me…lol Actually, there was one I don’t know if I can do…I can put an entertainment center together but can’t hook the electronics up, so I say the one ability cancels out the other. Besides, Brent added a few more to the list and I can do some them…
15. Perform reasonably well in a fist fight – Not sure…took kung fu but never actually had to use it on anyone but I have a mean jab – uppercut not so good.
16. Fire a gun – BB gun, rifle, handgun – got that covered
17. Grow tomatoes – I killed cactus so I don’t have this skill
18.Catch, clean, & cook a fish – I’ve caught and I’ve cooked but yuck – I don’t want to clean it! WOW – I am DEFINITELY a girl!!!
19. Skin a buck. – Nope…but I’ve named the ones on my guy friend’s walls…Does that count? Yes…he thought I was crazy too. Named the pheasant and longhorn too…
20. Care for an infant – That’s what those mechanical swings are for…
21. Train a dog – Someday when I get one
22. Throw a ball – Definitely! And I don’t throw like a girl either.
Now that I’ve looked at this, I’m pretty sure I’m a girl…cause look how much I wrote! And yes, we girls appreciate a man that can do all 14 of the above…And if you open my door for me, I’m just going to tell you, your mama raised your right!

By: Dawn

Dawn — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:33:56 +0000

Yikes…I’ve just discovered I’m a man and nobody told me…lol Actually, there was one I don’t know if I can do…I can put an entertainment center together but can’t hook the electronics up, so I say the one ability cancels out the other. Besides, Brent added a few more to the list and I can do some them…
15. Perform reasonably well in a fist fight – Not sure…took kung fu but never actually had to use it on anyone but I have a mean jab – uppercut not so good.
16. Fire a gun – BB gun, rifle, handgun – got that covered
17. Grow tomatoes – I killed cactus so I don’t have this skill
18.Catch, clean, & cook a fish – I’ve caught and I’ve cooked but yuck – I don’t want to clean it! WOW – I am DEFINITELY a girl!!!
19. Skin a buck. – Nope…but I’ve named the ones on my guy friend’s walls…Does that count? Yes…he thought I was crazy too. Named the pheasant and longhorn too…
20. Care for an infant – That’s what those mechanical swings are for…
21. Train a dog – Someday when I get one
22. Throw a ball – Definitely! And I don’t throw like a girl either.
Now that I’ve looked at this, I’m pretty sure I’m a girl…cause look how much I wrote! And yes, we girls appreciate a man that can do all 15 of the above…And if you open my door for me, I’m just going to tell you, your mama raised your right!

By: Lydia

Lydia — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:57:33 +0000

Hilarious! I’m a liberal hippie fag, I guess, but I happen to be female and know how to do all of these things and then some. What’s sad to me is that there are people on here who love the environment and yet imply that environmentalists are at odds with building fires or being outside. What planet are they from? The people I live around and love are people who spend their time kayaking, climbing, and biking, and fight to preserve the environment so “liberal hippie fags” who live in NYC city can put off the survival course for a few years. Yeah, those people may be out of touch, but if they were sprawled all over our countryside instead of packed into high rise buildings sharing their commute with thousands of other people, there would be a lot more of a fossil fuel issue.

Number one should be “Stop being oblivious.” Pay attention to your effect on the world around you on every level. If everyone were to do this, more people would find joy in driving a stick shift, following a map, changing oil, helping other people by doing for them what they cannot.

By: dog named spam

dog named spam — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:38:10 +0000

I think a lot of these things can be grouped under Making Things—taking raw materials (dirt, dead animals, veggies, needle+thread) and turning them into something useful.

In a way, cleaning, gutting, and cooking a fish you caught yourself isn’t really that different from building a hipster fixed-gear bike from scratch or hooking up an entertainment system. Or, rather, the difference lies in the materials and context, not in the skills necessary for success. They all require a willingness to take a series of small risks, learn as you go along, and get your hands dirty.

By: Womanolith

Womanolith — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:15:20 +0000

What a stupid list. I mean, come on–Laundry!?! Cooking?! Even Ryan and Billybob’s mommas could do these things.

By: BigJ

BigJ — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:54:53 +0000

This is practically an advertisement for the Boy Scouts. I have four sons and we love scouting because it’s a great driver to get us all out and doing something constructive. And, yes, cooking meals and mending clothes are all taught as part of scouting–as well as swimming, first aid, safe fire management, wilderness survival (which is handy since we actually live in the wilderness), forestry, nature conservation, knife and firearm handling, archery, fishing, auto mechanics, engineering, science, orienteering, carpentry, etc…

The added bonus with the BSA is that scouts learn about ethical choices and responsible leadership.

The BSA motto is, “Be prepared.” While many of the skills on this list may not be required of us daily; some of them may not make sense in our lifestyles at all. But part of being prepared is acquiring skills you may need in an emergency situation.

By: Howie

Howie — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:45:13 +0000

Apparently many of these commenters think “complain and harp bitterly(as long as its anonymously electronic) about a time waster list that truly means nothing” belongs at the top of the list!