QOTD: Tues Jul 15: The basics

[travelgeek]

budgeting and finance

[Patty Smyth]

From days of yore, man escorts woman on his left arm so his sword arm (right) would be free should there be a threat, so he'd have access to his blade worn on his left side.

My husband also walks at the curb when we are together.

I also instinctively walk on the left when I am with my kids. A barrier to keep them from bolting or falling on the street.

[Patty Smyth]

Patty. I did not know the last one. But funny he always does and that feels the most comfortable for me for hand holding . What is the reason for the left side?

My folks always told me it was because of the chamber pot. Cannot get that image out of my head

"Why Men Walk on the Outside of a Woman. "In 16th-century England, the habit of emptying chamber pots out of upper-story windows into the gutter made a city stroll so hazardous that gentlemen gallantly took the side nearest the curb when walking with their ladies--a position they have assumed ever since, without quite knowing why."

[Lynn49]

ALL of those, as well as: being an ignorant, egotistical, self-centred SOB is not yet considered a "handicap". Park somewhere else!!

I really think there should be big window stickers we can plaster on the driver's front window that says just that! I'd love to see the creep trying to scrape it off before he can get out! Yes, it'll take time is that spot, but imagine the lesson he's teaching every other ignorant driver!

[Shwa Girl]

Put your cell phone away (as in not reading or sending texts) when you are with other people. I can't believe how many people do this!! Pretty tough to converse with the people in front of you when your texting someone else.
It really annoys me when I see this. In fact there was even a study I read that showed many parents do this when alone with their child. Precious time time to be connecting, listening, teaching, playing. So sad.

I just stop talking until they finish their call or text.
I don't want to be rude or anything

[saddlebag]

Everyone should know how to COOK...not just open pour and heat...I mean legitimate cooking.....start to finish homemade meal

[toban]

Cooking a homemade meal, swimming ( especially if you fall into a lake, pond etc), and manners.

[secheltsaver]

Everyone should know basic first aid-I've seen people in ER dripping blood through a handful of paper towels dangling at their side.Elevate that hand and put some pressure on it,for heavens sake

[vesper]

Tie a knot. It's amazing how many things you can do with this skill.