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Message: <blockquote data-quote="mldarshana" data-source="post: 13074585" data-attributes="member: 25657">31.  Recite Basic Geography – If you don’t know   where anything is outside of your own little bubble, most people will   assume (and they are probably correct) that you don’t know too much at   all. <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://geography.about.com/library/maps/blindex.htm" target="_blank">Maps and Geography of the World</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games.htm" target="_blank">USA Geography Map Games</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.lizardpoint.com/fun/geoquiz/" target="_blank">Test Your Geography Knowledge</a></li> </ul>32.  Paint a Room  – The true cost of painting is 90%  labor.  For simple painting jobs it  makes no sense to pay someone 9  times what it would cost you to do it  yourself. <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7407194010624047073" target="_blank">Painting Tips (video)</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.house-painting-info.com/" target="_blank">House Painting Guide</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.doityourself.com/scat/paintandsupplies" target="_blank">DIY Painting Tips and Tools</a></li> </ul>33.  Make a Short, Informative Public Speech  – At  the next company meeting if your boss asks you to explain what  you’ve  been working on over the last month, a short, clear, informative   response is surely your best bet.  “Duhhh…” will not cut it. <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.stresscure.com/jobstress/speak.html" target="_blank">How To Conquer the Public Speaking Fear</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.mindtools.com/CommSkll/PublicSpeaking.htm" target="_blank">Better Public Speaking and Presentation</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Write-an-Informative-Speech" target="_blank">How To Write an Informative Speech</a></li> </ul>34.  Smile for the Camera – People that absolutely refuse to smile for the camera suck! <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_2141285_smile-camera.html" target="_blank">How To Smile for the Camera</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Photogenic" target="_blank">How To Be Photogenic</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Smile-With-the-Eyes" target="_blank">How To Smile with Your Eyes</a></li> </ul>35.  Flirt Without Looking Ridiculous  – There is a  fine line between successful flirting and utter disaster.   If you try  too hard, you lose.  If you don’t try hard enough, you  lose. <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.sirc.org/publik/flirt.html" target="_blank">Guide to Flirting</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.womopo.com/women/flirting_without_frightening" target="_blank">Flirt Without Frightening</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.philosophersnet.com/magazine/article.php?id=1020" target="_blank">The Rules of Flirtation</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1704684,00.html" target="_blank">The Science of Romance: Why We Flirt</a></li> </ul>36. Take Useful Notes – Because useless notes are useless, and not taking notes is a recipe for failure. <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://sas.calpoly.edu/asc/ssl/notetaking.systems.html" target="_blank">Various Note Taking Systems</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.arc.sbc.edu/notes.html" target="_blank">Note Taking Skills and Guidelines</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://lifehacker.com/software/note-taking/geek-to-live-take-studyworthy-lecture-notes-202418.php" target="_blank">Take Study-worthy Lecture Notes</a></li> </ul>37.  Be a Respectful House Guest – Otherwise you will be staying in a lot of hotels over the years. <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.frugallawstudent.com/2007/11/19/10-ways-to-be-an-excellent-house-guest/" target="_blank">10 Ways to Be and Excellent House Guest</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Good-House-Guest" target="_blank">How To Be a Good House Guest</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.thedigeratilife.com/blog/index.php/2007/09/11/cut-down-on-travel-costs-as-a-gracious-houseguest/" target="_blank">Have A Pleasant Visit By Following A Few House Rules</a></li> </ul>38.  Make a Good First Impression – Aristotle once said, “well begun is half done.” <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://lifehacker.com/software/performance/video-how-to-make-those-first-impressions-count-233665.php" target="_blank">How To Make those First Impressions Count</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.mindtools.com/CommSkll/FirstImpressions.htm" target="_blank">Making a Great First Impression</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.happiness-project.com/happiness_project/2006/04/this_wednesday__2.html" target="_blank">Tips for Making a Good First Impression</a></li> </ul>39.  Navigate with a Map and Compass – What happens when the GPS craps out and you’re in the middle of nowhere? <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.learn-orienteering.org/old/lesson1.html" target="_blank">How To Use a Compass Alone</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.learn-orienteering.org/old/lesson2.html" target="_blank">Using a Compass Alongside a Map</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/upgrade/4223337.html?page=9" target="_blank">Navigate with a Map and Compass</a></li> </ul>40.  Sew a Button onto Clothing – It sure is cheaper than buying a new shirt. <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Sew-a-Button" target="_blank">How To Sew a Button</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrSs_DiJ-ZA" target="_blank">How To Sew a Button On (video)</a></li> </ul>41.  Hook Up a Basic Home Theater System – This isn’t rocket science.  Paying someone to do this shows sheer laziness.    <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/home-theater.htm" target="_blank">How the Home Theater Works</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.timewarnercable.com/MidOhio/customer/hometheater.html" target="_blank">Home Theater Hookup</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.hometheaterinfo.com/installa.htm" target="_blank">Home Theater Installation Tips</a></li> </ul>  42.  Type – Learning to type could save you days worth of time over the course of your lifetime.    <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.typing-lessons.org/" target="_blank">Online Typing Lessons for Everyone</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.powertyping.com/qwerty/lessonsq.html" target="_blank">Free Typing Lessons for the Standard QWERTY Keyboard</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.sense-lang.org/typing/" target="_blank">Free Touch Typing Program</a></li> </ul>  43.  Protect Personal Identity Information – Personal identity theft is not fun unless you are the thief.  Don’t be careless.    <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft/" target="_blank">FTC’s Identity Theft Site</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBheC5afBfc" target="_blank">Identity Theft Info (video)</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://money.howstuffworks.com/identity-theft.htm" target="_blank">How Identity Theft Works</a></li> </ul>  44.  Implement Basic Computer Security Best Practices  – You  don’t have to be a computer science major to understand the   fundamentals of creating complex passwords and using firewalls.  Doing   so will surely save you a lot of grief someday.    <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.microsoft.com/protect/computer/default.mspx" target="_blank">4 Steps to Protect Your Computer</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://netsecurity.about.com/cs/generalsecurity/a/aa100803.htm" target="_blank">Security Basics for Home Computers</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.sans.org/reading_room/whitepapers/basics/" target="_blank">SANS Basic Computer Security Whitepapers</a></li> </ul>  45.  Detect a Lie – People will lie to you.  It’s a sad fact of life.    <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.scottberkun.com/essays/53-how-to-detect-bullshit/" target="_blank">How To Detect Bullshit</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.marcandangel.com/2007/10/01/identify-a-lie-with-6-simple-questions/" target="_blank">Identify a Lie with 6 Simple Questions</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.blifaloo.com/info/lies.php" target="_blank">How To Detect Lies</a></li> </ul>  46.  End a Date Politely Without Making Promises  – There  is no excuse for making promises you do not intend to keep.   There is  also no reason why you should have to make a decision on the  spot about  someone you hardly know.    <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.topdatingtips.com/end-the-date.htm" target="_blank">Tips for The End of a Date</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.topdatingtips.com/ending-dates.htm" target="_blank">Tips for Ending a Bad Date</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_2139181_end-date-gracefully.html" target="_blank">How To End a Date Gracefully</a></li> </ul>  47.  Remove a Stain – Once again, it’s far cheaper than buying a new one.    <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.care2.com/greenliving/remove-laundry-stains-12-tips.html" target="_blank">Effective Ways to Remove Laundry Stains</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.doityourself.com/scat/cleaningstainremoval" target="_blank">DIY Cleaning and Stain Removal</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.essortment.com/in/Home.Cleaning/" target="_blank">Stain Removal Articles</a></li> </ul>  48.  Keep a Clean House – A clean house is the foundation for a clean, organized lifestyle.    <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.realsimple.com/realsimple/content/0,21770,1020737,00.html" target="_blank">The Keep-It-Clean Plan</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://zenhabits.net/2007/02/keeping-stress-free-clean-house/" target="_blank">Keeping a Stress-Free, Clean House</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/the-schedule-house-cleaning-in-131142" target="_blank">How To Keep Your House Clean in 20 Minutes a Day</a></li> </ul>  49.  Hold a Baby – Trust me, injuring a baby is not what you want to do.    <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://video.about.com/fatherhood/How-to-Hold-a-Baby-Safely.htm" target="_blank">How To Hold a Baby (video)</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.parenting.com/article/Baby/Care/How-to-Hold-a-Baby" target="_blank">How To Hold a Baby</a></li> </ul>  50.  Jump Start a Car – It sure beats walking or paying for a tow truck.    <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.edmunds.com/ownership/howto/articles/43793/article.html" target="_blank">Edmunds Jump-Start How To</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-jump-start-your-car" target="_blank">How To Jump Start Your Car (video)</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://autorepair.about.com/cs/doityourself/a/bljumpstart.htm" target="_blank">DIY: Jump Start a Car</a></li> </ul></blockquote>

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