In this modern age of technology and gadgets, it’s no wonder that some good old fashioned, practical skills have been lost. The modern man spends his days in front of a computer screen, on his iphone, listening to digital downloads and watching HD television. There are some things that you should always know how to do — life skills that will be called into use at some point or another. You can use these to impress girls like our London escorts, to teach your kids and to save face when a simple task falls to you! For your own benefit, if you don’t already know, look up how to complete these activities.

When a tyre blows or goes flat, you can be left on the side of the road for hours waiting for the breakdown service or recovery truck to come along. Not only is this a huge inconvenience, but it’s not going to go down well with your lady friend. If you learn how to change a tyre, you could save yourself time and money, as well as proving your masculinity! You’ll need to keep a jack and a spare tyre in the boot at all times in case this happens. You should also know how to check and change the oil; it’s easy and essential if you’re a vehicle owner. If you really want to show off, you could also learn how to jump start your car — release your inner mechanic!

If you’ve never learned how to light a barbecue and be the master chef, it’s about time that you did! This is an important social skill during the summer months; groups of friends visit each other’s houses bringing drinks and snacks, and the host is usually expected to be the one to light up. Don your manly apron, get your tools and char that meat.

You should also know some basic survival skills, just in case of Armageddon (or if you get stranded in some dark, scary woods). We’re talking about building camp fires, gutting a fish and putting up a tent; it’s something you should know how to do, even if you don’t have any camping trips planned in the immediate future. It doesn’t matter that you can carry a lighter with you all the time, buy your fish prepacked and get a tent that pops open when you throw it in the air — you should still know how to do these things!