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Posted: 8/20/2005 5:02:11 PM EDT

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Do basic algebra and trigenometry.

why

Ever try to build something?

Bull. I've built more buildings than you've probably been in and in the 20 some odd years that I've been out of college I've not once, not one time, had to use algebra or trig.

Posted: 8/20/2005 5:04:21 PM EDT

[#2]

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Read.

+1

If you can read and ACTUALLY COMPREHEND WHAT THE F!@K YOU'RE READING, You should be able to learn everything else.

Posted: 8/20/2005 5:04:43 PM EDT

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Do basic algebra and trigenometry.

why

Ever try to build something?

Bull. I've built more buildings than you've probably been in and in the 20 some odd years that I've been out of college I've not once, not one time, had to use algebra or trig.

Thank youh.gif

Posted: 8/20/2005 5:07:46 PM EDT

[#4]

1. Run a mile in 10 minutes.

Barring physcial deformity or age > 60.

Posted: 8/20/2005 5:13:08 PM EDT

[#5]

Make fire.

Posted: 8/20/2005 5:17:17 PM EDT

[#6]

kill an attacker with a pen or pencil (sorry I didn't read all three pages to see if this is a dupe)

Essayons

Posted: 8/20/2005 5:17:20 PM EDT

[#7]

Be able to find a residence or business with nothing more than the address.

Posted: 8/20/2005 5:17:51 PM EDT

[#8]

Wash their ass...

I'm sorry.. I had a co-worker pass by recently that could have gagged a sewer worker

Posted: 8/20/2005 5:18:23 PM EDT

[#9]

Drive.

Posted: 8/20/2005 5:21:33 PM EDT

[#10]

Be able to Say that they're wrong...would certainly make things much easier in this world if egos allowed that!
FWIW: I liked Gabs entry: as someone who waits tables, I can say I rarely hear "please" and "Thank you."

Posted: 8/20/2005 5:24:59 PM EDT

[#11]

Know their rights as an American and be capable of defending them. Patty

Posted: 8/20/2005 5:26:19 PM EDT

[#12]

Know correct American and World history.

Posted: 8/20/2005 5:27:33 PM EDT

[#13]

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Do basic algebra and trigenometry.

Spell correctly when posting.

CW

Posted: 8/20/2005 5:28:23 PM EDT

[#14]

If living in the USA, SPEAK ENGLISH!

Posted: 8/20/2005 5:29:25 PM EDT

[#15]

Calculate change in their resident country's currency.

G

Posted: 8/20/2005 5:31:41 PM EDT

[#16]

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Read.

+1

If you can read and ACTUALLY COMPREHEND WHAT THE F!@K YOU'RE READING, You should be able to learn everything else.

+2

Posted: 8/20/2005 5:33:02 PM EDT

[#17]

I don’t know if it’s already been said but every adult should be able to do the basics on a computer with a windows OS.

Posted: 8/20/2005 5:35:50 PM EDT

[#18]

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Read.

+1

If you can read and ACTUALLY COMPREHEND WHAT THE F!@K YOU'RE READING, You should be able to learn everything else.

+2

+3

Most everything I know, I learned by reading. My parents greatest gift was taking the time with me, as a child, to be sure that I could read.

Posted: 8/20/2005 5:41:24 PM EDT

[#19]

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clean and dress an animal.

Like this

Posted: 8/20/2005 5:47:09 PM EDT

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clean and dress an animal.

Like this
www.doggiejams.com/images/clothes/Max-Dance.jpg

OMG...I snarfed VODKA on that one!!!!!

Posted: 8/20/2005 5:56:02 PM EDT

[#21]

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Say "please" and "thank you". Good god.

+1.

Posted: 8/20/2005 10:58:07 PM EDT

[#22]

Use their damned turn signal

Jump start a car.

Oops, that's two-but they're both auto related

Posted: 8/20/2005 11:05:23 PM EDT

[#23]

skeep normally

Posted: 8/20/2005 11:06:23 PM EDT

[#24]

read. +3

Posted: 8/20/2005 11:10:36 PM EDT

[#25]

Bitch slap a democrat.

Posted: 8/20/2005 11:10:42 PM EDT

[#26]

Every human adult should know how to defend their ideals using any and all means necessary.

Posted: 8/20/2005 11:11:01 PM EDT

[#27]

Use drugs without .gov hassling them.

Posted: 8/20/2005 11:12:20 PM EDT

[#28]

throw a punch

Posted: 8/20/2005 11:24:06 PM EDT

[#29]

I formed mine years ago

1)swim
2)drive a manual transmission vehicle
3)shoot a rifle

If you cannot do those three things, I will volunteer my time to teach you

Posted: 8/20/2005 11:28:10 PM EDT

[#30]

Recite the pledge of alligience. Americans should be required by law.

Posted: 8/20/2005 11:28:15 PM EDT

[#31]

Support themselves without a welfare check

Posted: 8/20/2005 11:33:06 PM EDT

[#32]

Every man should know how to defend himself from all evil.

Posted: 8/20/2005 11:48:31 PM EDT

[#33]

tie their shoes.

Posted: 8/20/2005 11:55:43 PM EDT

[#34]

Have a solid understanding of basic Economics and Civics/Gov't. With that, there could be no liberals.

Posted: 8/20/2005 11:58:16 PM EDT

[#35]

I am amazed nobody has said this one yet but I think every human should be able to....... wash thier hands after going to the bathroom. Thanks Arvin

Posted: 8/21/2005 12:17:06 AM EDT

[#36]

Proper spelling and grammar.

Posted: 8/21/2005 12:25:40 AM EDT

[#37]

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Read.

Most definitely.

My second vote would be for having spelling and grammar skills of an at least 8th grade caliber (you'd be surprised what life without MS Word opens doors to.)

I was wanting to become an English teacher to actually teach students grammar. Basic stuff. Not diagramming or knowing what a present participle is, because honestly, I'd have to read up on that myself.

But not being able to distinguish when "who" or "whom" should be used in a sentence? Too, to, and two? Your and you're; their, they're and there? I could go on for hours about that, but at this point in time, even I'm not being grammatically correct and making complete sentences.

Laziness in written communication does not fly.

Posted: 8/21/2005 12:31:55 AM EDT

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Today I saw somebody actually standing by the road watching a tow truck change a flat tire. It looks like he had a full size spare right there. WTF? Who can't change a tire? I'm sure you guys have pet peeves when you find out somebody doesn't know how to do something you consider normal.

So, I want to make a list. A list of everything any able bodied adult should be able to do. Have at it!

Rule: Only 1 item per person!

1.) Change a tire.

He is in the same category of pussy as guys who say "oooh, I don't like guns" and who don't know how to use a drill.

Posted: 8/21/2005 12:35:53 AM EDT

[#39]

Kill... any human or humans who show intent to kill/hurt that person or other persons around.

Posted: 8/21/2005 12:36:33 AM EDT

[#40]

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Do basic algebra and trigenometry.

why

Ever try to build something?

Bull. I've built more buildings than you've probably been in and in the 20 some odd years that I've been out of college I've not once, not one time, had to use algebra or trig.

ever use the 3-4-5 rule??? That's the pythagorean theorem.

Posted: 8/21/2005 12:42:03 AM EDT

[#41]

Perform CPR.

Posted: 8/21/2005 12:45:03 AM EDT

[#42]

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Be able to Say that they're wrong...would certainly make things much easier in this world if egos allowed that!
FWIW: I liked Gabs entry: as someone who waits tables, I can say I rarely hear "please" and "Thank you."

You must be kidding me. I don't always say please, but I thank my waitress everytime she brings me something. They look at me like I'm an alien. From the astounded looks I've gotten from servers for saying thank you, I was beginning to think it was wrong or something....

Posted: 8/21/2005 12:50:01 AM EDT

[#43]

Walk and chew bubble gum the same time..

Okay, seriously, be able to speak / read English.

Jynx

Posted: 8/21/2005 1:29:02 AM EDT

[#44]

Think For Themselves

Posted: 8/21/2005 1:32:00 AM EDT

[#45]

Tell their .gov to FOAD when needed and make them work to their wishes and not the other way 'round.

Dave

Posted: 8/21/2005 1:46:51 AM EDT

[#46]

Make change without a cash register or calculator.
Drives me nuts when a person rings in the wrong amount and then just stares at the money drawer because they don't know how much change to give you.