What useful, easy-to-learn, skills should a well-rounded gentleman have?

IDGAF9000 · 2012-12-18T02:28:20+00:00

How has no one mentioned COOKING yet. Survival skill, cheaper than eating out, an excuse to bring a girl into your room ("I'll cook for us"), shows your independence.

dmahan · 2012-12-18T05:27:46+00:00

Lift weights

VZPurp · 2012-12-18T02:27:45+00:00

Eat pussy.

TeaStainsAndTobacco · 2012-12-18T02:51:51+00:00

Do you think there is a strong correlation between knowledge of bicycle tuning and getting laid?

seedit · 2012-12-18T14:18:48+00:00

Reverse a car with a trailer.

maestroni · 2012-12-18T12:27:13+00:00

Too many stereotypes. There is no one thing you have to learn as a man or a woman. I would say for seduction it comes down to just four things:

1) Have enough money to pay an expert in any area. This includes male fashion (though it's also nice to understand it by yourself).

2) Have a well-toned body

3) Have excellent conversation skills. This includes talking about your hobbies or bullshitting about the hobbies you've never had.

4) Have no fear or anxiety in social situations

The rest is optional and depends on what you want to do in your life.

Working knowledge of fine things (Wine, beer, other alcohols, cigars, etc.)

Relevant xkcd

ThraseaPaetus · 2012-12-18T03:02:28+00:00

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leveledupPUA · 2012-12-18T18:26:41+00:00

Managing your finances.

ThrowawayPUA · 2012-12-18T02:25:41+00:00

Assemble and tune a bicycle
Diagnose and fix most common car-related problems
Working knowledge of fine things (Wine, beer, other alcohols, cigars, etc.)
Understanding of masculine fashion

Oh FFS. I pay other people to do that crap.

Colonelfudgenustard · 2012-12-18T01:58:01+00:00

Ought to know how to tie his own cravat.

maffige · 2012-12-18T04:16:22+00:00

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MatchPUA · 2012-12-20T01:55:41+00:00

How to cook a proper steak.

epsil119 · 2012-12-18T02:21:51+00:00

Changing a flat tire.

2012-12-18T01:55:23+00:00

Also, I figure that I should add that the Cracked article really does make a lot of points that are relevant to the goals of this subreddit.

Qix213 · 2012-12-18T09:41:21+00:00

As per your post, can you add some more value/instructions around dancing? I've tried every thing when it comes to this, but it seems like its just "not for me". I hate it, i WISH i was more into music and I could dance, I want to dance, i'd love to enjoy it, i've tried.. but I just don't enjoy it. I've tried going to dance classes, gone with friends/on my own/GFs/ to clubs to dance, i've tried and tried but I just don't seem to 'get it'. I feel like everyones having so much fun that for some reason i'm just not getting it. People tell me you have to "feel the music", maybe my brain just isn't wired to "feel the music"? I don't fucking know but i'd like to conquer this and have always failed. I've tried dancing on my own to music in my bedroom, i've tried being excessively drunk, i've tried it under the influence of other substances.

If you can help, I will be forever in your debt.

Van-van · 2012-12-18T22:57:26+00:00

Nun chuck skills, bowstaff skills, computer hacker skills...girls love skills.

putaneiro · 2012-12-18T12:01:58+00:00

Making a good Risotto, right there, on the spot. I learned it on a Android App, from Jamie Oliver called 20min Meals, but I think YouTube must have good videos about it as well. It never failed me. I think quick recipes, you can do while making conversation, are great. Makes you stand out from 95% of the other guys.

nittutt · 2012-12-18T12:33:21+00:00

Learning to not care / Learning to achieve freedom from outcome.

By far the most important "skill" that I have learned when it comes to interacting with women.

2012-12-18T15:33:45+00:00

Drive stick
Ride a motorcycle
Fix basic drinks
Cook real food (especially breakfast when girls stay over)
Fix mechanical things (your car, appliances)
Know a couple languages
Fix basic computer problems (21st century equiv. of fixing the furnace)
Tie a few tie knots and a bowtie
Know current events and enough history to give the present context in the past
Know how to operate a firearm even if you dont care to own one.
Know enough pop culture to not be a dweeb

SometimesMonkey · 2012-12-18T16:42:11+00:00

Learn the fine art of the wet shave. r/wickededge ftw :-)

rebuildingMyself · 2012-12-19T10:01:07+00:00

Confidence. Ability to control your emotions in stressful situations (especially stuck in traffic).

imacarpet · 2012-12-18T03:21:41+00:00

fighting

dablac · 2012-12-18T06:22:34+00:00

All of them. ALL OF THE SKILLS!

iMadeItPOOP · 2012-12-18T17:38:36+00:00

this is all you need: http://artofmanliness.com/

defacto77 · 2012-12-18T17:38:49+00:00

A good list to start with, why stop there? You should always be aiming to improve yourself. One of my favourite "inspirational" quotes:

A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects. -Robert A. Heinlein

CholulaMan · 2012-12-18T18:54:38+00:00

Know how to shave with a razor that doesn't require batteries or five different blades. A classic safety razor or a straight razor.

2012-12-18T07:07:07+00:00

What ever is of value to you, I think. knowledge of 'fine things' means shit all to me, so i wouldn't bother. else it would be like i'm doing it to impress others, which i don't need. so it's up to you buddy.

budguy68 · 2012-12-18T19:54:53+00:00

Having the skills of a handyman.
Being an expert in a certain field (IE computers, cars, science, medicine, music)
Being physically fit enough to defend or fight in a physical attack.
good hygiene
A hobby or an interest.
I've always thought being a man was about giving more to others than what you take. (thats me though)
Able to have 3 drinks and still drive.

Title	What useful, easy-to-learn, skills should a well-rounded gentleman have?
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Date	December 18, 2012 1:50 AM UTC (13 years ago)
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