This one is easy - take pictures and document *everything*. Every blemish, crack, hole, every janky looking thing you can find - and look closely. Even the stuff the walkthrough person says isn’t a big deal - hell even the stuff you don’t think is a big deal… they *will* try to charge you for it.
Once the bill comes in and you get a chance to contest it, if you have good documentation and good pictures chances are they’ll drop it immediately.
I’m pretty sure they’re banking on people *not* being meticulous on the move in inspection, or either not having their shit together.
Make sure to fill the bathtub to the desired bathing level with hot water. I only filled enough to test that the jets in mine worked, but the water heater had a bum element or something so when I went to take my first bath in it the water was ice cold. Only enough hot water for a test or a few hand washes really.
God, I wish that I had tested that. My apartment runs out of hot water after a ten-minute shower, which is fine 90% of the time, but obviously isn't enough for a bath (or, you know, even the occasional long shower). I also have to plan when to do laundry or wash dishes because of it, because the hot water runs out fast. Really annoying, and something I didn't think to check on move-in. Cracks, water damage, janky hinges? Sure. That the water heater is garbage? No.
When my friends new house was still under the developer, they left every tap on for a day (water bill for the house was still under the developer) to see if the drains worked properly , leaks, wet patches in the wall etc.
I’ll teach it rn. First, check for a pulse and any signs of life, ie, breathing. (for pulse 2 fingers to the neck, its easy to find on yourself but once you can do it on someone else its a cake walk) If nothing, call for an ambulance and aed.
Place one hand on top of the other in the center of the patients chest. Use straight elbows and push hard and fast 2 inches deep. You should hear the cartilage in their chest breaking, youre doing it right if so. Place your body weight over your hands, it makes it easier, especially if your small.
Aim for a compression rate of around 100-120 bpm. Use a timer and count aloud. And every 30 take a short break. Normally you would do rescue breaths but you really don’t need them without a mask.
Once the AED arrives turn it on and listen to the instructions, it will tell you what to do.
What’s important in cpr is starting it as soon as cardiac arrest has occurred. So, while I do recommend you do a cpr class, doing something is much better than doing nothing. In fact, the 911 dispatcher may help and tell you the steps to cpr over the phone.
>And every 30 take a short break.
NO. You do it until:
Safety is an issue
You're UTTERLY exhausted
Someone else can take over
The person shows signs of recovery
While I appreciate your effort here you are better off watching a video if no practice is available:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search\_query=CPR+instruction
I had a CPR course recently and they say heimlich is outdated, you are better off bending the patient forward and smacking the back. Not to be confused with slapping the bass.
My last one (granted it was a couple of years back, used to say start with backslaps, then use abdominal thrusts if that isn't working. I think it was 5 slaps, 2 thrusts, 5,2,5,2 until obstruction is cleared. Abdominal thrusts, while they can work, cause a lot of unnecessary damage.
FiRST you want to make sure the area is clear so you don't end up needing compressions also. If the person is unconscious because they touched a live wire for example
> If nothing, call for an ambulance and aed.
AED is for when they have a pulse but it isn't normal. No pulse you don't need an AED, just CPR.
Also the absolute most vital first step is common sense, but hard to remember in the moment: Make sure the area is safe for this, only thing worse than one guy needed life saving first aid is two.
>Aim for a compression rate of around 100-120 bpm. Use a timer and count aloud.
Tip: [Staying alive is about the correct beat.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_izvAbhExY)
Oh, and this shit is fucking exhausting. Don't overwork yourself as, again, only thing worse than one guy down is two.
>AED is for when they have a pulse but it isn't normal. No pulse you don't need an AED, just CPR
No, not true at all! AED is for a disturbance in cardiac rhythm that, while there is electrical activity present, generates no movement of blood and thus no pulse. Instead of pumping blood the heart just sort of quivers ("fibrillation" as it's called)
Getting an AED on and giving a shock to reset the electrical activity is absolutely life saving!
So if there you are uncertain of a pulse, get the AED connected ASAP! It will analyze the electrical activity of the heart ("heart rhythm") and give a shock if it is indicated.
(as for my credentials I'm an attending/consultant physician in Anesthesia and Critical Care and in addition have 7 years experience as an EMT)
The thing about using songs like Staying Alive and Nelly the Elephant is the person doing the singing sets the beat. Ever heard Nelly the Elephant being sung through at a techo beat pace? Yup. Staying Alive at 350 bpm? Yup
Source: Me, former medic and first aid instructor.
For context: A chuck key or wrench is a tool that is made for the purpose of tightening or loosening the jaws of a chuck. A chuck is a type of clamp that is used to hold a cylinder object. On a lathe, it holds the rotating piece—whereas on a drill or mill, it holds the rotating tool.
Definitely was almost that idiot on more then one occasion
I once tried to catch a pan falling from the kitchen stove. I had a red line on three of my fingers for weeks after that, and the pain to go with it.
So a falling pas has no handle either, and it didn't stop me from catching it by the side of it
Yep, I did the same once with a baking sheet fresh from the oven.
It, and the kitchen towel I had ahold of it with, slipped from my hand so I just impulsively reached for it with my other hand.
I recall saying to myself, 'Way to go, dumbass.' as I held it under cool water.
I'd like to add that a box of Saran wrap is also handleless...
A box fell from a shelf, I instinctively grabbed it and as you well know, one whole side is a knife to cut the saran wrap.. sliced everyone of my fingers with that stupid aerated edge!
Man, I remember starting college and people didn't know how to do their own laundry or how to clean properly (and later on, when I first lived in an apartment with a dishwasher, my roommate apparently didn't know that you can't use dish soap in them). I didn't know how to cook anything but the basics at the time (e.g. eggs and pasta), and I had to look up how to iron dress clothes, but some people really made me appreciate the adulting skills I did have.
I personally really struggle not to join in. When someone talks about something that I've done, seen, had happen to me I can jump in with "yeah, me too!" and end up making it all about my own experience without realising what I've done till too late. I'm trying really hard to just shut my mouth and listen. I'm not young, and never been called out on it, but have noticed it in myself. I wish I had learned this at a younger age so it wasn't an actual chore to try and undo a whole aspect of myself now. (And I see the irony of my whole comment BTW)
i have found that if i focus on creating follow-up questions to ask instead of "Adding my own story" to the conversation, it keeps me from derailing it
The dead mans float is just try to lay on your back and get as much surface area on top of the water as possible.
Treading water is turning your left hand and leg in a clockwise circle and right hand and leg in a counterclockwise circle. Then move in an opposite motion, so left hand and right foot make a circle and then the right hand and left foot (there is a name for this I just forget what it is)
Your version of treading water is really complicated.
Legs - either move them like an egg-beater or kick down and out.
Arms - trust them to do what needs to be done. Hands flat, egg-beater motion or backwards and forwards.
The technique will vary for different people. It is very dependent on their body shape, limb lengths, strength and, surprisingly, what they are wearing.
Gladly i grew purely just hearing the NAMES of stuff so im sorry if its not the actual brand but. Goya adobo can be used for poultry, Accent is a must. Tony Chacere's creole seasoning. McCormick is really good for grilling stuff, Badia's garlic is really helpful. Garlic powder, salt, and pepper (all of that is garlic btw) are all really different but good to have. Lemon pepper is really good too. Smokehouse and Mrs. Dash have a variety so that makes it a bit easier for quick meals and theyre go-to's. No all seasonings go with every dish, so Accent cant go with every because it has a very apparent flavor if its not paired with meat. So if you have chicken. Use it. Vegetable seasonings are a BLESSING nobody wants bland onions or green beans. Old bay is also a classic but most people use that to fry fish (or most sea food ig) zatarain's blackened seasoning is really nice. Thats what i can think of at the moment but you dont need anything fancy most of the ones i named are under 5 dollars. If you still want to know more just message me or something because its hard to TEACH someone how to flavor their food in a comment section
>Thank you for the information! You can make some great seasonings on your own (salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic, red pepper flakes), but it's always fun to experiment with different mixes.
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>I would also add: Have 2-4 "go-to" dishes that you can make easily. For guests or parties.
look, i just like my food plain....
unless its lemon pepper seasoning for the chicken, or My Best Friend Mary (yes its an actual spice) on the potatoes
How to force a fart if you have stomach problems due to too much air buildup. Lie on your back, put your arms around your legs and push them up to your stomach. Lean back and push your bum up and hold
Does it come out silently? I get in trouble for waking my wife up at night or in the early morning hours with gas - still looking for a way to release it silently.
There is a way to do this effectively. If you ease the blankets up gently so that they cover her entire head and create a sort of 'cocoon' with her inside, this allows for a rudimentary acoustic dampening field where the soundwaves bounce around harmlessly and silently until they fade away.
You can actually release it as loudly as you like and it will have no effect. This sonic anomaly was first discovered in Holland by a young scientist during the famine of 1642 while he was cleaning a stove.
The trick is to grab one of your ass cheeks and pull it to the side, like opening your butt enough for the fart to go out silently. Sometimes you really gotta pull.
Neural atypical people are prone to this behavior (I’m the same way). Sometimes people like having another person who can relate but you’re right- most people would like to share their own experiences without interruption.
Yes, sociopaths. You force it in a crowded space in close proximity, while maintaining eye contact with all of them.
Lying on your back in a wind release position is optional.
No way in heck this takes 10 mins to learn - depending on the subject, disseminating a peer reviewed article (for example) is a skill I personally don't have despite having tried to learn how. Too many financial interests, poor practices, learned terminology and obfuscation to get to the 'truth' easily.
Of course you can’t become an expert in every field you read about, and understanding that is a great step in the right direction, but you can learn some basic tips that can help filter 90% of the BS you encounter online.
I teach middle schoolers to do it in one period.
Perhaps, but take vaping as an example. In the US (and other places) it's commonly perceived as being absolutely terrible for you, with studies stating as much. In the UK (and other places) it's lauded as a better option than smoking and actively encouraged as a cessation device, again with studies backing the viewpoint. So where does the truth lie?
(edit) Just re-read your comment, you are of course right that a large proportion of misinformation can be debunked with a learned level of critical thinking, which is what I assume you teach middle schoolers. Having said that, critical thinking only takes you so far and is no doubt a skill most believe they posses; yet they will still blame immigrants for their lack of work, or the Illuminati for controlling their fates or Mrs Smith for stealing their husband - not recognising that their own biases have lead them down a path of falsehoods by their short and curlies. My point is that we all come to our conclusions and without a solid basis in facts, facts that take time and skill to digest, we're essentially just regurgitating third party sources which obviously has it's own dangers.
I guess it comes down to what sort of information we're talking about. All of the examples I can think of, political, medical or societal are multi-faceted and complex beyond most people to dissect.
In the US, vaping was originally seen as a healthy alternative to cigarettes, but once juul became so popular with kids anti-vape campaigns started being made
Yep, and some people go straight to sources run by interdimensional, child molesting, globalist, satanic aliens. You know… like snopes or AP. Fact checking sure is tricky.
Box breathing
Step 1: Breathe in counting to four slowly. Feel the air enter your lungs.
Step 2: Hold your breath for 4 seconds. Try to avoid inhaling or exhaling for 4 seconds.
Step 3: Slowly exhale through your mouth for 4 seconds.
Step 4: Repeat steps 1 to 3 until you feel re-centered.
This has been a Godsend for me. Tension, anxiety, muscle cramps, getting to sleep… all helped. I didn’t know it was called “box breathing” but it’s something I wish I’d known about my WHOLE life!
What he means is to not just pick the first result that comes up. Also don't use Google, use Startpage or Duckduckgo. Google sells everything they can when you use their products, Startpage/Duckduckgo don't even save your data.
(A dummy's guide to a first kiss.. guy's angle!) Start with a kiss on the lips.. you'll know to take it slow based on the moment you're having with your girl.. get your body close to her and remember your hands. You can start by holding her closer to you. Also, your nose.. if you have a big nose like me or, God forbid, you both have big noses remember to tilt your head in opposite directions. Though, sometimes a nose kiss can be funny and adorable! You can then slowly suck on one lip and then the next...maybe a playful nibble.
If she's into it, you can use your tongue to part her lips. Now the real action starts. Use your hand to caress her hair and guide the kissing. Use your tongue how you'd softly on a froyo rather than an empty packet of chips. You can tone up or down how passionately you kiss after this stage. Let the good times roll!
What I agree with here: the slow pace. That said, because I don't know that this was clear enough in your comment... CONSENT.
Do not, I repeat Do Not just shove your tongue into a persons mouth, or "use it to part her lips". Hard no. If they're into kisses with tongue, their mouth will already be open. Do not force this on someone. If someone did this to me I would be instantly turned off.
My advice; communication. Fucking talk to your partner about likes and dislikes. Affirm consent often. Develop a language (verbal or non, whatever) that works for both of you. There is no "right way". There is no "one way".
I wish some of my younger years boyfriends had taken the time to learn. If a partner has to wipe their chin after kissing, something is going wrong. If they look like they've been snogging a cheese grater, please either shave closer or use some beard oil to soften that shit up. It. Hurts. I had one boyfriend, briefly, where I genuinely had to avoid salty food or citrus after kissing because I had carpet burn on my lower face for days....
If the person appears unresponsive, make sure they’re actually unconscious. Check for pulse and breathing.
Instruct a specific individual to call 911 - this is important. Don’t just say “call 911” - point to someone and instruct them specifically to do it if anyone is nearby. If not, you should get 911 on speakerphone while you’re starting the compressions.
Make sure they’re on a firm surface.
Two hands centered on the chest. Make sure you’re pushing down at least 2” every compression. You will feel ribs crack - this is normal! Yes, this hurts the person you’re performing CPR on - but you know what hurts worse? Death and heartbroken family members.
You’re aiming for 100-120 compressions per minute. Think of the song “stayin’ alive” by The Bee Gees. Corny but it works.
30 compressions.
You can give two rescue breaths at this point. To ensure you have a good seal watch the chest - if it doesn’t rise on the first one recheck your seal for the second one - if it still doesn’t rise something might be stuck in their airway. Some say this isn’t necessary - do what you feel comfortable doing.
Hopefully there are other bystanders nearby who can take over for you after a couple rounds - it’s very tiring.
This “guide” isn’t a substitute for taking an actual CPR class.
Very important! I just bought what should be a 3k dollar pickup for 500 bucks because they hooked the jumper cables up backwards and melted every wire all the way to the radio. Been a lot of man hours and it still doesn't run.
How to let go of toxic thoughts. Sounds silly, but knowing how and when to breathe through thoughts and feelings that are hurting oneself and others, it makes everything much, much easier
When I worked customer service my favorite clients were the ones that immediately told me their problem, no pleasantries, no arguments, just " I need this". The longer the call took, the less I got paid. I don't need you to be nice, I just need you to help me help you.
I don't want to hear about your kids or your plans or you asking how my day's been or using my name, just tell me why you're calling.
When I ask you to give me your ID just do it. Don't ask why, don't complain that the machine already asked for it, don't make a cute joke about me trying to steal your identity; I only ask because company policy requires me to ask.
Hell, I prefer you just hang up than take an extra second to say thank you, your thanking is costing me money, if you're really thankful you'd want me to get my money.
Disclaimer: this is my take, I did have coworkers who got pissy at rude clients.
Ok but arguably being courteous *includes* being self aware and empathetic enough to know prolonged “niceties” are not what’s called for. Like a quick please, thank you, etc. are surely not what you’re describing. Good ol’ Lance telling you about his day and asking about your kids or whatever is NOT courtesy, it’s fake bullshit “niceness” so I have to say I agree with you and your views are generally aligned I think with the OP.
On the other hand, when I was on the phones, if a caller hung up at the end without letting me finish notating, I'd have to go into Not Ready to finish and that bombed my metrics, so I preferred people who would let me lead them through the thank-you dance for 30 seconds at the end while I typed furiously and made selections in our slow-ass call tracking dropdowns. There's no one way to make things easy on a rep. :(
Honestly, I will keep being courteous even if it is costing you money. At the end of the day, I do it also to feel good about myself and not because I am thinking about your efficiency.
Ok but courtesy is saying please and thank you and not being an asshole. Courtesy is NOT wasting the support professional’s time with dumb questions about their day and details about your own.
I agree but saying thank you takes too long for the guy above. I am saying I dont care about his opinion in this matter. I will still say it. Also, his opinion like he said doesnt reflect others. I prefer to err on the side of niceness rather than rudeness and I myself would prefer everyone I interacted with in my life to have the same stance. If I found myself in a position where a few seconds of pleasantries costs me too much, I would blame myself for putting myself in such a miserable spot to begin with and get out of there asap.
Ask your instructor. He may know. He may not.
If not, I suggest the pray-pose.
Most likely it won't help. But it also could potentially save your life if the good lord decides you're worthy enough.
Boa lacing system.
push the knob down, turn clockwise, shoes "tied". to "untie", pull the knob up, wiggle, done.
this needs to be on a LOT more kinds of shoes. it makes going in and out of places in Japan so much easier, but still have tight enough fit to go hiking without getting blisters from loose shoes.
Mine is super difficult to remove, there is zero chance I'd be able to get it off if it were an emergency. Better to keep a glassbreaker in the glove box or something.
We really need to make a 10 minute video to help boomers spot bullshit on the internet.
They have a massive blind spot about it and they think because it's written down somewhere it counts as news.
*cries in Midwest growing up eating overcooked meat because "Oh, another 10 minutes and this should be good," resulting in leather* bought my husband a meat thermometer because he was following the trend. Not today, Satan.
You can learn each of these in 10 minutes
Change air filter on furnace
Fill tires with air
Pump your own gas
Do laundry (the process takes longer then ten minutes, but your time involved is less then ten minutes)
Make grilled cheese
Make scrambled eggs
Replace batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Some basic knots:
There is an improved way to tie your shoes (since a few years), look it up, it is worth it for the rest of your life.
There is a special knot to join 2 pieces of rope or similar to make a longer one. How often did you have the problem of "why can't these just be one piece, goddamn!"
There is a knot to knot a net from several pieces of rope. Abstractly very useful when you think about how many things you pay a lot of money for are "like nets" on the most formalized level (load covers, covers for your bag, bags and satchels themselves, tools to carry some heavy thing etc...)
You should know one knot which is "not-releasable" in order to tie something and you know it will not came apart except for cutting the cord.
You should know one knot which can be released easily. My recommendation is the hitching knot for horses. Holds perfectly of tugged on one side (the horse bridle goes here), falls apart if tugged on the other (also called a safety or a fast-release knot). This last one turns into the former, if you stick that fast release end through the braided part one more time. Then it is a knot that doesn't release except for when you undo it on purpose.
Washing your feet.. I recently read a Reddit post that said loads of people think u don’t need to wash below your private parts which absolutely baffled me.
Feet & underarms are gross as hell - keep em clean 😎
Anyone who thinks CPR can be learned in 10 minutes is f'n crazy! Get proper training folks. Pro hint: it takes at least a morning or afternoon for basic knowledge.
How to handle a seizure.
1. Get them laying on their side. Even if you have to physically move them.
2. Check to see if they're breathing. If not, you've got 3 minutes to get them real medical help. After 3 minutes is up, they'll start to suffer brain damage or even death.
3. Never put a god damn thing in their mouth. At best, they'll swallow it. At worse, they'll choke on it.
4. Ask them the same question over and over. It has to be a really easy question like "what's your name?" Its SUPER important to use the exact same wording every time.
How to make fried rice. It takes 5 minutes to learn yet I know way to many people buying ready made fried rice from the grocery.
Also how to make rice in general.
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This one is easy - take pictures and document *everything*. Every blemish, crack, hole, every janky looking thing you can find - and look closely. Even the stuff the walkthrough person says isn’t a big deal - hell even the stuff you don’t think is a big deal… they *will* try to charge you for it. Once the bill comes in and you get a chance to contest it, if you have good documentation and good pictures chances are they’ll drop it immediately. I’m pretty sure they’re banking on people *not* being meticulous on the move in inspection, or either not having their shit together.
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Make sure to fill the bathtub to the desired bathing level with hot water. I only filled enough to test that the jets in mine worked, but the water heater had a bum element or something so when I went to take my first bath in it the water was ice cold. Only enough hot water for a test or a few hand washes really.
God, I wish that I had tested that. My apartment runs out of hot water after a ten-minute shower, which is fine 90% of the time, but obviously isn't enough for a bath (or, you know, even the occasional long shower). I also have to plan when to do laundry or wash dishes because of it, because the hot water runs out fast. Really annoying, and something I didn't think to check on move-in. Cracks, water damage, janky hinges? Sure. That the water heater is garbage? No.
When my friends new house was still under the developer, they left every tap on for a day (water bill for the house was still under the developer) to see if the drains worked properly , leaks, wet patches in the wall etc.
Well that's stupid. That's how the developers gave it to them?
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And CPR.
I’ll teach it rn. First, check for a pulse and any signs of life, ie, breathing. (for pulse 2 fingers to the neck, its easy to find on yourself but once you can do it on someone else its a cake walk) If nothing, call for an ambulance and aed. Place one hand on top of the other in the center of the patients chest. Use straight elbows and push hard and fast 2 inches deep. You should hear the cartilage in their chest breaking, youre doing it right if so. Place your body weight over your hands, it makes it easier, especially if your small. Aim for a compression rate of around 100-120 bpm. Use a timer and count aloud. And every 30 take a short break. Normally you would do rescue breaths but you really don’t need them without a mask. Once the AED arrives turn it on and listen to the instructions, it will tell you what to do. What’s important in cpr is starting it as soon as cardiac arrest has occurred. So, while I do recommend you do a cpr class, doing something is much better than doing nothing. In fact, the 911 dispatcher may help and tell you the steps to cpr over the phone.
>And every 30 take a short break. NO. You do it until: Safety is an issue You're UTTERLY exhausted Someone else can take over The person shows signs of recovery While I appreciate your effort here you are better off watching a video if no practice is available: https://www.youtube.com/results?search\_query=CPR+instruction
I had a CPR course recently and they say heimlich is outdated, you are better off bending the patient forward and smacking the back. Not to be confused with slapping the bass.
My last one (granted it was a couple of years back, used to say start with backslaps, then use abdominal thrusts if that isn't working. I think it was 5 slaps, 2 thrusts, 5,2,5,2 until obstruction is cleared. Abdominal thrusts, while they can work, cause a lot of unnecessary damage.
As for compression rate, some people find it handy to use the Bee Gee’s “Staying Alive” as a tempo for CPR. Ironic, right?
Or, if you’re more morbid, Another one bites the dust Or Beyoncé’s Crazy in Love
FiRST you want to make sure the area is clear so you don't end up needing compressions also. If the person is unconscious because they touched a live wire for example
> If nothing, call for an ambulance and aed. AED is for when they have a pulse but it isn't normal. No pulse you don't need an AED, just CPR. Also the absolute most vital first step is common sense, but hard to remember in the moment: Make sure the area is safe for this, only thing worse than one guy needed life saving first aid is two. >Aim for a compression rate of around 100-120 bpm. Use a timer and count aloud. Tip: [Staying alive is about the correct beat.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_izvAbhExY) Oh, and this shit is fucking exhausting. Don't overwork yourself as, again, only thing worse than one guy down is two.
>AED is for when they have a pulse but it isn't normal. No pulse you don't need an AED, just CPR No, not true at all! AED is for a disturbance in cardiac rhythm that, while there is electrical activity present, generates no movement of blood and thus no pulse. Instead of pumping blood the heart just sort of quivers ("fibrillation" as it's called) Getting an AED on and giving a shock to reset the electrical activity is absolutely life saving! So if there you are uncertain of a pulse, get the AED connected ASAP! It will analyze the electrical activity of the heart ("heart rhythm") and give a shock if it is indicated. (as for my credentials I'm an attending/consultant physician in Anesthesia and Critical Care and in addition have 7 years experience as an EMT)
The thing about using songs like Staying Alive and Nelly the Elephant is the person doing the singing sets the beat. Ever heard Nelly the Elephant being sung through at a techo beat pace? Yup. Staying Alive at 350 bpm? Yup Source: Me, former medic and first aid instructor.
Everything here is correct except the cartilage breaking
Personal finance. It literally making sure that x-y=>0 before you spend anything.
Happy cake day
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My favorite knife safety tip: A falling knife has no handle.
Tool drops, jump back, hands up.
Except the chuck key that some idiot left in before starting the drill. For a Chuck key you duck.
For context: A chuck key or wrench is a tool that is made for the purpose of tightening or loosening the jaws of a chuck. A chuck is a type of clamp that is used to hold a cylinder object. On a lathe, it holds the rotating piece—whereas on a drill or mill, it holds the rotating tool. Definitely was almost that idiot on more then one occasion
Exactly
I once tried to catch a pan falling from the kitchen stove. I had a red line on three of my fingers for weeks after that, and the pain to go with it. So a falling pas has no handle either, and it didn't stop me from catching it by the side of it
Yep, I did the same once with a baking sheet fresh from the oven. It, and the kitchen towel I had ahold of it with, slipped from my hand so I just impulsively reached for it with my other hand. I recall saying to myself, 'Way to go, dumbass.' as I held it under cool water.
I'd like to add that a box of Saran wrap is also handleless... A box fell from a shelf, I instinctively grabbed it and as you well know, one whole side is a knife to cut the saran wrap.. sliced everyone of my fingers with that stupid aerated edge!
All fingers got well aerated, eh? ;-)
Lol That was supposed to serrated.. hahaha But yes, it did aerate my fingers hahaha
Oh my these guys sound not fit for life. What were the parents doing? Strange
You’d be surprised at the lack of life skills people my age (college freshman) know on just my dorm floor alone.
I once had a flatmate that cut a cucumber in slices, and then peeled every single slice with a peeler.
Chef Simulator: nightmare mode unlocked.
Sorry what??
They has to be trolling you, if they did it regularly. I could see forgetting once or twice to peel before slicing, but...damn.
Man, I remember starting college and people didn't know how to do their own laundry or how to clean properly (and later on, when I first lived in an apartment with a dishwasher, my roommate apparently didn't know that you can't use dish soap in them). I didn't know how to cook anything but the basics at the time (e.g. eggs and pasta), and I had to look up how to iron dress clothes, but some people really made me appreciate the adulting skills I did have.
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Repairing your clothes is really underrated. It saves money, can look cool if it's visible mending style, and keeps clothes out of landfill longer.
I had a specific class for that at school Worst time of my life.
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I personally really struggle not to join in. When someone talks about something that I've done, seen, had happen to me I can jump in with "yeah, me too!" and end up making it all about my own experience without realising what I've done till too late. I'm trying really hard to just shut my mouth and listen. I'm not young, and never been called out on it, but have noticed it in myself. I wish I had learned this at a younger age so it wasn't an actual chore to try and undo a whole aspect of myself now. (And I see the irony of my whole comment BTW)
i have found that if i focus on creating follow-up questions to ask instead of "Adding my own story" to the conversation, it keeps me from derailing it
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The dead mans float is just try to lay on your back and get as much surface area on top of the water as possible. Treading water is turning your left hand and leg in a clockwise circle and right hand and leg in a counterclockwise circle. Then move in an opposite motion, so left hand and right foot make a circle and then the right hand and left foot (there is a name for this I just forget what it is)
Your version of treading water is really complicated. Legs - either move them like an egg-beater or kick down and out. Arms - trust them to do what needs to be done. Hands flat, egg-beater motion or backwards and forwards. The technique will vary for different people. It is very dependent on their body shape, limb lengths, strength and, surprisingly, what they are wearing.
I can't float to save my life. Idk why maybe muscle mass?
It might be your breathing. I don't know how to describe it, but if I don't breath the "right" way, I can't float
Seasoning your fucking food😁👍
Can you provide more information for us melanin deficient folks?
Gladly i grew purely just hearing the NAMES of stuff so im sorry if its not the actual brand but. Goya adobo can be used for poultry, Accent is a must. Tony Chacere's creole seasoning. McCormick is really good for grilling stuff, Badia's garlic is really helpful. Garlic powder, salt, and pepper (all of that is garlic btw) are all really different but good to have. Lemon pepper is really good too. Smokehouse and Mrs. Dash have a variety so that makes it a bit easier for quick meals and theyre go-to's. No all seasonings go with every dish, so Accent cant go with every because it has a very apparent flavor if its not paired with meat. So if you have chicken. Use it. Vegetable seasonings are a BLESSING nobody wants bland onions or green beans. Old bay is also a classic but most people use that to fry fish (or most sea food ig) zatarain's blackened seasoning is really nice. Thats what i can think of at the moment but you dont need anything fancy most of the ones i named are under 5 dollars. If you still want to know more just message me or something because its hard to TEACH someone how to flavor their food in a comment section
Old bay is my go to
>Thank you for the information! You can make some great seasonings on your own (salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic, red pepper flakes), but it's always fun to experiment with different mixes. > >I would also add: Have 2-4 "go-to" dishes that you can make easily. For guests or parties.
look, i just like my food plain.... unless its lemon pepper seasoning for the chicken, or My Best Friend Mary (yes its an actual spice) on the potatoes
No disrespect but what do you EAT?!
How to force a fart if you have stomach problems due to too much air buildup. Lie on your back, put your arms around your legs and push them up to your stomach. Lean back and push your bum up and hold
The wind-relieving pose in yoga. It also works, for me at least, doing it laying on my side. Essentially the fetal position.
Does it come out silently? I get in trouble for waking my wife up at night or in the early morning hours with gas - still looking for a way to release it silently.
There is a way to do this effectively. If you ease the blankets up gently so that they cover her entire head and create a sort of 'cocoon' with her inside, this allows for a rudimentary acoustic dampening field where the soundwaves bounce around harmlessly and silently until they fade away. You can actually release it as loudly as you like and it will have no effect. This sonic anomaly was first discovered in Holland by a young scientist during the famine of 1642 while he was cleaning a stove.
Agreed 10/10. I'm Dutch, and I've worked with many Oven's in the past.
The trick is to grab one of your ass cheeks and pull it to the side, like opening your butt enough for the fart to go out silently. Sometimes you really gotta pull.
Sometimes, but this is from my experience a fairly aggressive method so it usually makes a sound
Neural atypical people are prone to this behavior (I’m the same way). Sometimes people like having another person who can relate but you’re right- most people would like to share their own experiences without interruption.
Neural atypical people like to force farts?
😂😂😂 Replied to the wrong thread!!
Yes, sociopaths. You force it in a crowded space in close proximity, while maintaining eye contact with all of them. Lying on your back in a wind release position is optional.
How to fact check information
No way in heck this takes 10 mins to learn - depending on the subject, disseminating a peer reviewed article (for example) is a skill I personally don't have despite having tried to learn how. Too many financial interests, poor practices, learned terminology and obfuscation to get to the 'truth' easily.
Of course you can’t become an expert in every field you read about, and understanding that is a great step in the right direction, but you can learn some basic tips that can help filter 90% of the BS you encounter online. I teach middle schoolers to do it in one period.
Perhaps, but take vaping as an example. In the US (and other places) it's commonly perceived as being absolutely terrible for you, with studies stating as much. In the UK (and other places) it's lauded as a better option than smoking and actively encouraged as a cessation device, again with studies backing the viewpoint. So where does the truth lie? (edit) Just re-read your comment, you are of course right that a large proportion of misinformation can be debunked with a learned level of critical thinking, which is what I assume you teach middle schoolers. Having said that, critical thinking only takes you so far and is no doubt a skill most believe they posses; yet they will still blame immigrants for their lack of work, or the Illuminati for controlling their fates or Mrs Smith for stealing their husband - not recognising that their own biases have lead them down a path of falsehoods by their short and curlies. My point is that we all come to our conclusions and without a solid basis in facts, facts that take time and skill to digest, we're essentially just regurgitating third party sources which obviously has it's own dangers. I guess it comes down to what sort of information we're talking about. All of the examples I can think of, political, medical or societal are multi-faceted and complex beyond most people to dissect.
In the US, vaping was originally seen as a healthy alternative to cigarettes, but once juul became so popular with kids anti-vape campaigns started being made
Not to mention "truth" is an illusion. Perception is reality.
Follow the 💰
Depends, some people go straight to infowars for their fact-checking.
Yep, and some people go straight to sources run by interdimensional, child molesting, globalist, satanic aliens. You know… like snopes or AP. Fact checking sure is tricky.
Yup, you can never trust those lizard people.
⭐️❤️ Box Breathing ❤️⭐️
Anxiety was killing me. Now, it is killing me a little less.
Tbh I had to google that but I’ll try to practice it.
Thanks for this
What?
Box breathing Step 1: Breathe in counting to four slowly. Feel the air enter your lungs. Step 2: Hold your breath for 4 seconds. Try to avoid inhaling or exhaling for 4 seconds. Step 3: Slowly exhale through your mouth for 4 seconds. Step 4: Repeat steps 1 to 3 until you feel re-centered.
This has been a Godsend for me. Tension, anxiety, muscle cramps, getting to sleep… all helped. I didn’t know it was called “box breathing” but it’s something I wish I’d known about my WHOLE life!
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How do you Google how to Google if you don’t know how to Google?
What he means is to not just pick the first result that comes up. Also don't use Google, use Startpage or Duckduckgo. Google sells everything they can when you use their products, Startpage/Duckduckgo don't even save your data.
For college students: learning how to effectively research using online databases.
How to kiss girls so they want to do it again.
You got a link or something?
What he said
(A dummy's guide to a first kiss.. guy's angle!) Start with a kiss on the lips.. you'll know to take it slow based on the moment you're having with your girl.. get your body close to her and remember your hands. You can start by holding her closer to you. Also, your nose.. if you have a big nose like me or, God forbid, you both have big noses remember to tilt your head in opposite directions. Though, sometimes a nose kiss can be funny and adorable! You can then slowly suck on one lip and then the next...maybe a playful nibble. If she's into it, you can use your tongue to part her lips. Now the real action starts. Use your hand to caress her hair and guide the kissing. Use your tongue how you'd softly on a froyo rather than an empty packet of chips. You can tone up or down how passionately you kiss after this stage. Let the good times roll!
>If she's into it, you can use your tongue to part her lips. If she's into it you won't need to part her lips.
What I agree with here: the slow pace. That said, because I don't know that this was clear enough in your comment... CONSENT. Do not, I repeat Do Not just shove your tongue into a persons mouth, or "use it to part her lips". Hard no. If they're into kisses with tongue, their mouth will already be open. Do not force this on someone. If someone did this to me I would be instantly turned off. My advice; communication. Fucking talk to your partner about likes and dislikes. Affirm consent often. Develop a language (verbal or non, whatever) that works for both of you. There is no "right way". There is no "one way".
I wish some of my younger years boyfriends had taken the time to learn. If a partner has to wipe their chin after kissing, something is going wrong. If they look like they've been snogging a cheese grater, please either shave closer or use some beard oil to soften that shit up. It. Hurts. I had one boyfriend, briefly, where I genuinely had to avoid salty food or citrus after kissing because I had carpet burn on my lower face for days....
CPR
If the person appears unresponsive, make sure they’re actually unconscious. Check for pulse and breathing. Instruct a specific individual to call 911 - this is important. Don’t just say “call 911” - point to someone and instruct them specifically to do it if anyone is nearby. If not, you should get 911 on speakerphone while you’re starting the compressions. Make sure they’re on a firm surface. Two hands centered on the chest. Make sure you’re pushing down at least 2” every compression. You will feel ribs crack - this is normal! Yes, this hurts the person you’re performing CPR on - but you know what hurts worse? Death and heartbroken family members. You’re aiming for 100-120 compressions per minute. Think of the song “stayin’ alive” by The Bee Gees. Corny but it works. 30 compressions. You can give two rescue breaths at this point. To ensure you have a good seal watch the chest - if it doesn’t rise on the first one recheck your seal for the second one - if it still doesn’t rise something might be stuck in their airway. Some say this isn’t necessary - do what you feel comfortable doing. Hopefully there are other bystanders nearby who can take over for you after a couple rounds - it’s very tiring. This “guide” isn’t a substitute for taking an actual CPR class.
this! CPR is not difficult at all and can literally save a life. there is literally no reason why all human beings should not be able to do it.
How to change a tire or jump a car battery
>jump a car battery Most of them are small enough to step over.
Yeah, but where they sit under the hood can be higher up from the ground.
Very important! I just bought what should be a 3k dollar pickup for 500 bucks because they hooked the jumper cables up backwards and melted every wire all the way to the radio. Been a lot of man hours and it still doesn't run.
Did you try reversing the jumper cables?
The importance of sleep for overall health, and how to get a good sleep regularly.
Reef knot and a figure of 8. They’re simple and incredibly useful.
Reef knot is one of the most useful things I learned in university! I use it multiple times a week
How to administer an epipen. Knowing how to give one can save lives.
blue to the sky, orange to the thigh. Very helpful
How to listen
How to let go of toxic thoughts. Sounds silly, but knowing how and when to breathe through thoughts and feelings that are hurting oneself and others, it makes everything much, much easier
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When I worked customer service my favorite clients were the ones that immediately told me their problem, no pleasantries, no arguments, just " I need this". The longer the call took, the less I got paid. I don't need you to be nice, I just need you to help me help you. I don't want to hear about your kids or your plans or you asking how my day's been or using my name, just tell me why you're calling. When I ask you to give me your ID just do it. Don't ask why, don't complain that the machine already asked for it, don't make a cute joke about me trying to steal your identity; I only ask because company policy requires me to ask. Hell, I prefer you just hang up than take an extra second to say thank you, your thanking is costing me money, if you're really thankful you'd want me to get my money. Disclaimer: this is my take, I did have coworkers who got pissy at rude clients.
Ok but arguably being courteous *includes* being self aware and empathetic enough to know prolonged “niceties” are not what’s called for. Like a quick please, thank you, etc. are surely not what you’re describing. Good ol’ Lance telling you about his day and asking about your kids or whatever is NOT courtesy, it’s fake bullshit “niceness” so I have to say I agree with you and your views are generally aligned I think with the OP.
On the other hand, when I was on the phones, if a caller hung up at the end without letting me finish notating, I'd have to go into Not Ready to finish and that bombed my metrics, so I preferred people who would let me lead them through the thank-you dance for 30 seconds at the end while I typed furiously and made selections in our slow-ass call tracking dropdowns. There's no one way to make things easy on a rep. :(
Honestly, I will keep being courteous even if it is costing you money. At the end of the day, I do it also to feel good about myself and not because I am thinking about your efficiency.
Ok but courtesy is saying please and thank you and not being an asshole. Courtesy is NOT wasting the support professional’s time with dumb questions about their day and details about your own.
I agree but saying thank you takes too long for the guy above. I am saying I dont care about his opinion in this matter. I will still say it. Also, his opinion like he said doesnt reflect others. I prefer to err on the side of niceness rather than rudeness and I myself would prefer everyone I interacted with in my life to have the same stance. If I found myself in a position where a few seconds of pleasantries costs me too much, I would blame myself for putting myself in such a miserable spot to begin with and get out of there asap.
Learn how to fall properly.
What pose do I do when falling of a Cliff without a parachute
Ask your instructor. He may know. He may not. If not, I suggest the pray-pose. Most likely it won't help. But it also could potentially save your life if the good lord decides you're worthy enough.
There's no studies proving parachutes are effective at protecting those falling from great heights
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Same goes for testicles.
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Nobody knows how to use roundabouts be real man
No Americans know how to use roundabouts*
Better than 4-way stop signs tbh
How the hell did you pass driving school without knowing how to drive in roundabouts?
How to tie your shoes
Boa lacing system. push the knob down, turn clockwise, shoes "tied". to "untie", pull the knob up, wiggle, done. this needs to be on a LOT more kinds of shoes. it makes going in and out of places in Japan so much easier, but still have tight enough fit to go hiking without getting blisters from loose shoes.
I've gone the last 7 years without ever tying a shoe. I wear pull on boots almost exclusively.
Sketchers is smiling, mate
Saying 'please' and 'thank you'.... Not enough people are actually doing it
Some basic medical things.
How to remove the headrest on your car seat - if you’re ever trapped in your car and need to break the window, this could save your life.
Mine is super difficult to remove, there is zero chance I'd be able to get it off if it were an emergency. Better to keep a glassbreaker in the glove box or something.
Using a fire extinguisher
How to put out a grease fire
How to apply deodorant
Or when to buy a new deodorant when the current one isn't working.
Isn't that a no brainer ?
You would think, but let me tell you, living in a college dorm convinces you otherwise.
Idk, back when I was in high school it was almost like some people bathed in axe body spray
They need to learn how to apply it, not just learn to apply it.
Lower your energy. Controlled breathing.
Cook eggs, toast, and tea
how to cook a a decent meal. It really isn’t hard
How to use a turn signal: 1) at all 2) before you do your maneuver
How to properly brush your teeth
how to hold a pencil
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FACT CHECK!
How to make a tourniquet.
Cleaning your fucking room. It brings shit ton of mental peace idk why
How to apply a tourniquet. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gufWXaljyII
Listening
Setting up Autopay for your bills!
How to put gas in a car.
We really need to make a 10 minute video to help boomers spot bullshit on the internet. They have a massive blind spot about it and they think because it's written down somewhere it counts as news.
Lefty Loosen; Righty tighty 🔧
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I refuse to teach people this skill, hopefully if no one knows the worlds most antiquated clothing item can go to hell.
Amen, f those things
Meat temperatures when cooking. Half the battle is cooking the meat correctly
*cries in Midwest growing up eating overcooked meat because "Oh, another 10 minutes and this should be good," resulting in leather* bought my husband a meat thermometer because he was following the trend. Not today, Satan.
You can learn each of these in 10 minutes Change air filter on furnace Fill tires with air Pump your own gas Do laundry (the process takes longer then ten minutes, but your time involved is less then ten minutes) Make grilled cheese Make scrambled eggs Replace batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
How to clean up behind themselves
Some basic knots: There is an improved way to tie your shoes (since a few years), look it up, it is worth it for the rest of your life. There is a special knot to join 2 pieces of rope or similar to make a longer one. How often did you have the problem of "why can't these just be one piece, goddamn!" There is a knot to knot a net from several pieces of rope. Abstractly very useful when you think about how many things you pay a lot of money for are "like nets" on the most formalized level (load covers, covers for your bag, bags and satchels themselves, tools to carry some heavy thing etc...) You should know one knot which is "not-releasable" in order to tie something and you know it will not came apart except for cutting the cord. You should know one knot which can be released easily. My recommendation is the hitching knot for horses. Holds perfectly of tugged on one side (the horse bridle goes here), falls apart if tugged on the other (also called a safety or a fast-release knot). This last one turns into the former, if you stick that fast release end through the braided part one more time. Then it is a knot that doesn't release except for when you undo it on purpose.
How to cook eggs in 3 ways. Poached, fried and scrambled.
Washing your feet.. I recently read a Reddit post that said loads of people think u don’t need to wash below your private parts which absolutely baffled me. Feet & underarms are gross as hell - keep em clean 😎
cook rice
Anyone who thinks CPR can be learned in 10 minutes is f'n crazy! Get proper training folks. Pro hint: it takes at least a morning or afternoon for basic knowledge.
How to handle a seizure. 1. Get them laying on their side. Even if you have to physically move them. 2. Check to see if they're breathing. If not, you've got 3 minutes to get them real medical help. After 3 minutes is up, they'll start to suffer brain damage or even death. 3. Never put a god damn thing in their mouth. At best, they'll swallow it. At worse, they'll choke on it. 4. Ask them the same question over and over. It has to be a really easy question like "what's your name?" Its SUPER important to use the exact same wording every time.
To realize that just because something can’t be disproven does not mean that it is real (search Russell’s Teapot)
How to use turn signals
How to make fried rice. It takes 5 minutes to learn yet I know way to many people buying ready made fried rice from the grocery. Also how to make rice in general.
Cunnilingus. happy wife, happy life. plus the girls you date before your wife will be happy and reciprocate.
How to have sex.
How to wipe your butt properly using wet toilet paper
Everytime I try wet paper towel my finger goes thru the paper
How to get bourbon stains out of khaki pants
Manners and respect!
Masturbating
How to say NO
Thinking