Thread: What should a man know?

I was struck today by the fact that some men are very dumb. A little back story to help everyone else out, I was working on a shower today but mostly just repairing what the home owner had done trying to put on in. As of right now I am back to replacing the tile after having to take out most of the bathroom floor to run a bigger drain. It was very funny that he had put in one inch pipe to drain his whole shower. Back to the point, when I asked him why he had tried to make a whole bathroom by himself, he replied that he figure it was easy. He then added that being a man you get asked to do some very strange things and when his wife wanted a bathroom she had asked him to do it. So my simple question is what things should all men know? Should we all learn how to plumb or wire a house. Do you think all men want to be handy?

I think it is simple, a real man should know when he is in over his head, and be able to admit it.


**EDIT**

Upon further thought I would like to add to my answer...

One test of a true man is the judge of a true woman. So I would assume a real man should know how to pleasure a real woman (lest he be judged poorly). Although this does not negate my original answer, a man should know when he's in over his head, even in this task.

A man should know how to build a fire.

Always know where your towel is.

a man should know how to use a straight razor and be able to seek out long legged women, good whiskey, good beer, and good fishing spots and that just about covers it IMO.

Originally Posted by TheBaron

I think it is simple, a real man should know when he is in over his head, and be able to admit it.

+1

He should also know how to give a sincere apology and a good handshake, as well as how to treat a woman.

Kevin

a real man hunts for his food and makes good shine

Am an should know basic stuff like,
how to change oil, tire.
Fix small things at home.
Specialized work is a profession not an everyday knowledge.

He should also know how to use all of the basic tools around the house, how to fix a toliet, and how to change oil in a car.

A man must know his limitations!
- Dirty Harry