5 Skills Every Man Should Know
Not your typical top 10 list
CPR
As an extension of basic first aid, CPR is on the more complicated side. Part of that is because it requires you to take the life of another into your hands. But it’s also an ever-evolving practice. CPR from 20 years ago is vastly different to the methods they teach now because of research and practice. It’s also a skill that people forget, as they don’t have to use it often. Even if you once learned CPR, it’s probably time for a refresher. Remember, it can mean the difference between life and death.
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DRESS FOR THE OCCASION
Don’t wear denim to a black-tie event. Don’t wear a penguin tuxedo to a garden party. Don’t wear your favorite band’s tour t-shirt to a job interview. Sure, these seem like they go without saying, but they’re extreme examples. Dressing properly for the occasion is a fine art and can sometimes require some guess and check, but it goes a long way to at least seem like you’ve got the right idea.
DANCE
Neither bobbing your head nor going full Elaine Benes counts as dancing. And, though you might not think so, dancing comes up more in our society than some of us would like to believe. Especially at special occasions – like weddings. Don’t be a stick in the mud; learn at least one partner dance and you can take your best gal out for a night on the town without embarrassing both her and yourself.
GRILL
Especially in the warmer months, backyard, beach, and park barbecues are some of our absolute favorite activities. Because they combine two of our favorite things: eating and the outdoors. But, you’ll be hard-pressed to manage that on your own if you don’t know how to operate a grill. Familiarize yourself both with propane and charcoal grilling and you’ll be able to make killer steaks and burgers whenever the mood strikes.
WRITE A LETTER/EMAIL
Unfortunately, the ability to write anything longer than a text seems to be a dying art. Make yourself stand out from the crowd both in the professional and personal world by taking the time to properly compose your sentences – grammar and all. It might not seem that important in a world so encumbered by short, quick phrases and acronyms. But it can mean the difference between impressing and disappointing an important party in your life.
