Skills that people don't have?

Question

There are some skills that virtually all people use every day. There are some skills that only few people have, but all people should master.

Skills that most people do not have but could benefit from mastering. Why would people benefit from having this skill? What are the consequences of not having this skill?

Answer 1

Being able to do simple math -- adding up your purchases, keeping track of the prices, and checking your receipt BEFORE you leave the store's parking lot -- and knowing if there are errors in the prices between what is displayed/advertised and what is on the receipt. Counting change back from cash purchases. Balancing checkbooks and knowing WHY credit cards should NOT be used.

Writing a Thank You Letter after receiving a gift. Writing in the first place -- and NOT what english teachers teach -- using the DIRECT Voice and NOT passive voice. Learning to speak clearly and distinctly. Developing a well-rounded vocabulary and NOT using foul language because you do NOT know how to say things without insulting others.

Little everyday courtesies -- holding the door open for someone with crutches, walkers, canes or wheelchairs so that they can navigate through the door successfully. NOT smoking directly at the entrance of a building -- folks with lung diseases and conditions CAN NOT enter through your cigarettes.

Driving so that you are courteous -- not cutting off the other driver just because they are cautious, use turn signals when changing lanes/turning, park in ONE parking place and don't bang your door on the next car. DO NOT sit on someone else's car, ever. And if you hit another car -- just stop and ADMIT it -- don't leave the damage to the person whose car it is.

READ -- and I mean read -- read every contract you have to have each and every day. Whether it is for service, purchasing a car or buying a house (or renting an apartment) be aware of the terms in the agreement.

KNOW your personal responsibilities for YOUR Safety and Welfare during times of Natural Disasters. I lived through TWO Major Hurricanes hitting my area since 2004 (and multiple tropical storms and the outer bands of other major hurricanes), and KNOW how much PUBLICITY the Planning process has -- EVERY Resident of Hurricane Zones KNOW and RECEIVE in EACH STORE the Hurricane Preparation Pamphlet in the Month BEFORE Hurricane Season Starts, States have Hurricane Tax Free Stock Up times, and there is NO EXCUSE WHATSOEVER for NOT preparing for the Hurricanes -- get off your BEHIND and GET to the store (Forget the Cigs and Alcohol) and PURCHASE the Canned food, the Bottled Water, the Plywood, and GET TO DOING WHAT YOU NEED TO!!!! It is NOT the Government's Responsibility to bail one out for NOT doing what YOU need to do in the first place (and YES, I did go without electricity for EACH of these hurricanes that hit, and I do HAVE Hurricane Panels that I Purchased, and I will put up when I see a Hurricane coming my way, and I have a generator that I SACRIFICED by not buying frivolities to purchase, and the required food and water too). I did this as a SINGLE PARENT -- so there is NO EXCUSE whatsoever for the lack of preparation by others.

Which brings me to the final one: PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY. WE, the Adult, are RESPONSIBLE for our needs -- and no one else should be. We need to teach our teenagers that this is one of the REQUIREMENTS of adult life. DO NOT look to others to bail you out of your selfishness and lack of concern. BE AWARE of the responsibility to Plan, save, and prepare.

Answer 2

Hmmm, not sure if I have understood the question correctly, but in my opinion the skill that most are lacking but should be using everyday is manners!!

The ability to say please and thank you without thinking. The skill to know when and when not to speak. To have patience of others and be considerate of their thoughts and feelings.
By not having these basic life skills you come across as being extremely arrogant and rude! Not a good trait if looking for employment!