Tuesday, February 6, 2018

50 Things Every Woman Should Know, Learn, or Own

  1. Know the symptoms of heart attack in a woman vs. a man
  2. Know how to remove a price sticker without damaging the article
  3. Replace a button on a shirt and/or do minor sewing repairs
  4. Know how to remove a splinter
  5. Know how to access wi-fi from your phone or laptop
  6. Know what an allen key is and how to use it
  7. Know how to walk in high heels without looking ridiculous
  8. Have at least one hobby/craft  that you can freely discuss in polite society
  9. Know how to give a sympathetic hug (for wakes, funerals, etc.)
  10. Know how to treat a burn with toothpaste
  11. Know at least 5 ways to tie a scarf to give your outfit panache
  12. Master one full appetizer to entree meal
  13. Know how to fix minor household issues
  14. Know how to get a mortgage
  15. Learn how to buy a car
  16. Know how to set a dinner table
  17. Know how to apply basic makeup
  18. Know how to grill (charcoal or propane)
  19. Understand at least one sport & be able to discuss it
  20. Know how to make at least one cocktail
  21. Own at least 1 business suit and simply black cocktail style dress
  22. Know how to unclog a toilet
  23. Home remedy to eradicate fruit flies from your home
  24. Know how to balance your checking account
  25. Know how to get a free credit report
  26. Know how to get corrections made to your credit report at no cost
  27. Know how to save money for retirement
  28. How to shake hands firmly
  29. Know self defense &/or throw a punch
  30. Know how to open a bottle capped drink without a bottle opener
  31. Know how to identify due north
  32. Be conversational in at least 2 languages
  33. Know how to write a letter
  34. Know how to carve a turkey, ham or leg of lamb
  35. Know how to do at least one formal dance
  36. Know how start a fire
  37. Know how to parallel park
  38. Know how to negotiate/haggle
  39. Know how to give a speech or presentation
  40. Know how to manage investments (IRA, 401-k, etc.)
  41. Know how to brew a strong pot of coffee (i.e. drip, perculator, not Keurig)
  42. Know how to use a hand-held hair dryer (blow dryer)
  43. Know how  hair styling products and their uses (gel, mousse, hair spray, etc.)
  44. Learn how to calm down a hysterical child/adult
  45. Learn how to project confidence with words, body language, & appearance
  46. Learn a second language - even if it's only conversational.
  47. Learn not to take things personally
  48. Know how to change a tire
  49. Know how to keep a plant or garden alive
  50. Know how to use a drill