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10 Important Things All Guys Should Know

There are things guys think they know, and there are things guys should know. Guys know how to calculate a profit loss statement, but ask them to clean their apartment; some of them are bound to create some more mess. If you are guy and reading this, by now you must have said “That’s not true!”

Some of the guys have begun cleaning their mess, learnt to do their laundry, and even had some dealing with the vegetable vendor. But, there are things you still need to know. Why? Well, because it is always good to know everything. You never know when you will be left alone in a big town to fend for yourself. Better still, when your girlfriend will ask you certain things, and you will fail to impress her with your lack of knowledge.

10 Important Things All Guys Should Know

It’s really not bad to know certain things, even if you have never really done them. Probably its about time you start. Here are 10 important things that every guy ought to know. If you don’t, start knowing today!

Firm Masculine Handshake
Did you know, people come to know about the kind of person you are from the way you shake your hands with them? A limp handshake or a tight grip of the hand can create a totally wrong impression of the kind of person you are. So, make sure you have a firm masculine handshake.

Learn to Change Tires
Most men avoid this! But, what if you are stuck on a highway, with no one to turn to? A spare tire, and the skills to change it would come to help at such a time. You may even impress a girl who has just faced flat tires, by helping her change it.

Learn to Leave a Tip
It is important to leave a tip for every other person who provided you with a service. Be it your hair dresser, a bartender or the waiter at the restaurant. Don’t shy away from leaving at least the basic minimal amount as tip.

Clean the Apartment
It is essential to know how to keep your apartment clean. You should acknowledge the vacuum cleaners and the mops, and allow them to service you every once in a while. This will help you when you shift into your bachelor’s pad, if you have to.

Do your Laundry
Most men don’t know how to do their own laundry. This becomes an issue when they begin leading a life as a hostelite or become a paying guest elsewhere. Learning to do your laundry saves you at such times.

Dressing Appropriately
A lot of you tend to wear your jeans and carry it around for every other occasion. Whatever be the occasion, the dress is going to be the same. This is what you need to unlearn. You need to dress according to the occasion if you want to leave your charm around.

Surviving Shopaholics
This is easier said than done, but you will need to learn it. Imagine dating a girl, or getting married to one who loves shopping. You will need to accompany her to every shopping destination. It is always good to learn to survive such trips.

Learn to Cook Basics
Heard of survival basics? How about learning how to cook some basic food so that you can survive when and if you have to? You can learn making rice, some vegetables, or salads, so that you can scrape through.

Getting over Hangover
Not every time will you be able to drink on a weekend. Sometimes you will be asked to drink on a weekday. You will need to learn the ways to get over the hangover, and be present at the office fresh.

Wine Etiquettes
This comes very handy, especially if you are in the corporate world. You need to know how to read the wine menu, and pour the right drink for the lady. When you are going to order for a delegate, make sure you know how to.

Story first published: Saturday, July 26, 2014, 13:33 [IST]
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