20 Things Every Man Should Know How to Do

No matter what your background is or where you live, there are some things every man should be able to do without looking like a fool. Here are those 20 things every man should know how to do and be able to teach others.

Drive a Car with Manual Transmission

Though the majority of cars have automatic transmissions, manual transmissions do still exist. You never know when a situation will crop up where you will need to be able to drive a stick shift. Once you learn it, you never forget it.

Cook on a Grill

While men and women have become equals inside the kitchen, your women will still expect you to be able to cook an edible meal on the grill. You can learn some grilling tips from your dad or you can always practice until you get a feel for it.

How to Score a Baseball Game

Though football is the most popular sport in America, baseball is still our favorite past time. Every man should know and be able to teach someone how to score a game. How else would you be able to explain what a 6-4-3 double play is?

Be a real Dad

Simple. If you are man enough to make a child, then you need to be man enough to be a good Dad for them. Your actions in their life ultimately guide every step of the development of your child. Every man should be able to put their self needs aside when they bring a little one into the world.

Be Able to Swim

No matter what you think, wearing a plastic ring around your waist while in water is not practical. It is never too late to learn how to swim. You can always sign up for some cheap lessons at your YMCA.

Knows When to Walk Away

Gone are the days when we need to throw down with someone because they looked at you wrong or cut you off. Be the bigger man and walk away from a lose-lose situation. This especially goes for any man over forty, who should never get into a fight.

Be able to Say "I Love You" & Mean It

Saying those three simple words mean a lot to those in your life; from your significant other, family members down to your children. Especially when they know you are not just providing them lip service.

Read a Book That Matters

Though comics and various magazines may be your preferred choice of reading, every man should have read a book of substance, like of Mice and Men or Call of the Wild. Why? Because you do learn something from them.

Chop Down a Tree

You never know when the time will come that you need to chop down a tree, but one thing is for sure, there can be ramifications if you do not know what you are doing. Just remember all of those funny videos you have seen when a tree falls down on someone's car because they did know what they were doing.

Take a Bra off with One Hand

While this may not seem like a must for every man, you need to remember being with your significant other is all about the moment. Spending too much on trying to get the lingerie off can ruin the mood.

Be able to Buy a Suit

There are several times in a man's life when they need to drop the jeans and wear a suit. Every man should be able to know what to look for when buying a suit and find one that actually fits.

Throw & Take a Punch

Even though we talked about Knowing When to Walk Away, there are times in a man's life when he will have to throw a punch or be on the receiving end. The last thing you want is to break your thumb because you keep it on the inside of your fist.

Handle his Liquor

There is nothing worse than a fall down drunk who can not hold his liquor. Every man should know what his limit is when it comes to drinking and what pushes him over the edge. This is also a good way to keep you out of bad situations.

Know How to Cook Simple Meals

The days of when a kitchen was a women's domain are long gone. Every man should be able to cook simple meals off a recipe and microwavable meals do not count. Not only will it impress your better half if you can whip up a meal, it can help build up relationship points that you can use down the road.

Build a Campfire

Whether you are using the firepit in the backyard or building a campfire to survive being lost in the outdoors, men should have the basic concept on how to get it going and keep the fire lit. If caveman can learn about starting a fire, there is no excuse for the modern day version.

Be Able to Play Poker

Women have their Hair Salons and makeup parties, men have their poker nights. Though you do not have to be the best of it, every man should know how to play basic poker with their friends. And yes this was still a must even before the explosion of Poker Internet sites.

Know How to Fish and Clean Your Catch

If all of these end of the world movies are even remotely right, there maybe a time in our future when we need to hunt for our food. Fishing is a necessary skill since 70% of the Earth's surface is covered with water.

Tie a Tie

Clip on ties are for little boys. You will take an immediate hit on the respectability meter if your future wife or boss finds out you are wearing a clip on tie to an important event. Every man who can tie a bowtie gets bonus points.

Know the Basic Rules of Football

Football is a widely popular sport in the United States, so much so that the Super Bowl is close to being a national holiday. Even if you are a casual fan, you should know the basics so you can talk intelligently about it. You get bonus points if you know the different rules between college football and the NFL.

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Know How to Mix the Basic Drinks

Every adult knows that liquor can make the most stress situation, like a visit from the in-laws, easier to bear. Men should have the basic knowledge on how to make drinks consisting of no more than two types of liquor to serve their guests.