19 Man Defining Skills You Definitely Must Possess

A list of really, REALLY basic skills and abilities you should have in your pocket. Basic handymen techniques, chores and knowledge to save you from eternal embarrassment

1. Know How To Change A Light Bulb

I can believe I have to state this, but you will be amazed...

2. Know How To Replace A Malfunctioning Power Socket

It's all about connecting three wires and screwing a few bolts.

3. Know How To Fix A Leaky Faucet

Don't make a plumber come for a two minute job that only requires a few wrenches.

4. Know How To Fix A Clogged Drain

Read number three.

5. Know How To Use A Power Drill

Hold it straight and pull the trigger. Boring a hole is not rocket science.

6. Know How To Prepare Basic Dishes

While the most famous chefs are male, surprisingly a lot of men can start a fire, while boiling eggs.

7. Know How To Clean Your House

You don't clean everything wish shampoo and a mop.

8. Know How To Iron You Clothes

Save yourself the embarrassment of going to the office with wrinkled clothes.

9. Know How To Sew A Button

Your clothes are yours to deal with.

10. Know How To Change A Flat Tire

..or be late for work and pay a few hundred for towing...

11. Know How To Jump Start A Car

Also, it your car fails for any other reason, you should be able to recognise the general area of the problem and reach a mechanic on your own.

12. Know Your Drink

Even if you don't drink, you should be able to recognise one alcohol from another. Also, know your drinking limit.

13. Know How To Set Up A Ten

You will go camping at least once in your life. You want to not look like an idiot.

14. Know How To Light A Fire

Tom Hanks will confirm it's a must have.

15. Be Computer Literate

We live in the twenty first century, computers are all around, you can't go around with only knowing how to open up the Internet browser.

16. Be Literate For A Start

Nobody expect you to be a living encyclopaedia. That's what books are for. However, do have general knowledge about the most important topics. Like geography, for instance.

17. Know Your Ten And Twenties

You are no Leonhard Euler and nobody wants you to be, but know your basic mathematics.

18. Know How To Apply Primary Medical Treatments

Like applying bandages, performing CPR and mouth to mouth resuscitation and knowledge of medical solutions.

19. Be Able To Make At Least Ten Push Ups

Everyman has to be physically fit at least to the lowest extent of the term. You can't, or rather shouldn't live your life like a muscleless blob.