Try using a debit card in smalltown Iowa. They look at you like you're an alien.
Life Skills
- Thread starter cycopath25
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You'll regret it when you are attacked by zombies and the only ride you can find is a five speed.
Why is it annoying? You can't wait 30 more seconds to use yours? If the merchant isn't using ECH to automatically debit my check amount, I like having a few days float on the check amount.
Debit cards are useful for those who really can't keep track of their money. BTW, I have and use checks, debit card and credit cards. I like having payment options.
And yes, learn to balance your checkbook or whatever you call your financial account by using the online access that I think most of us have. Don't wait until you get a statement, paper or otherwise, to see if you spent more than you have.
Learn directions. Not left, right but north, east, south, west. I was telling a kid that works for us that the place he was looking for was on the north side of the road. He wondered if that would be right or left because the house would be on a different side of the road depending on what direction he was going. North is north numbnuts.
I agree with most of the things that have been said in this thread so far but I'll take it a step further. I believe that people should learn skills on how to become SELF-SUFFICIENT. That is the ultimate survival skill. Own guns and know how to use them, know how to grow your own food, know how to hunt (something I am trying to get acquainted with currently), know how to provide shelter for yourself, invest in a mechanical vehicle that doesn't solely depend on electronic/digital devices (any vehicle before the 1980's would probably do), and expect the unexpected at any time of any day. If something catastrophic were to happen to the US or the world, and we didn't have our devices, people would literally have NOT A CLUE on what the hell to do and it would be like ******** savages freaking out and killing each other.
Most importantly though, know how to use a gun regardless of doomsday predictions or possibilities. I'm a fan of the phrase "Guns don't kill people, people kill people."
Most importantly though, know how to use a gun regardless of doomsday predictions or possibilities. I'm a fan of the phrase "Guns don't kill people, people kill people."
However, I remember learning (in English class, no less) to use left and right as much as possible when providing directions because those are less confusing than actual directions.
What about a watch? Or don't kids wear those nowadays? I know only the real cool kids wore digital watches when I was in school and guessing you fit that category.
This.
Never use duct tape thats how you get caught, always keep ample supply of bleach, lye and rope (never purchase) on hand. Be a hunter, that will explain the saws and other butchering tools.
And finally have Alfredo Parrish on retainer.
This, my in laws love the checks and I keep telling them how they're living in the 90's. Honestly the only thing I write a check for anymore is my rent, otherwise I just use my online banking. I must use like one entire book of stamps all year now. The other thing is why the hell not use credit cards for purchases? You get points towards other things and in many cases double points for regular purchases like groceries and gas.
If I had to add something to the list it would be learn how to drive in a large city. I hate tourists puttering around Chicago at a slow and dangerous pace. If you don't know what you're doing or where you're going, get a f'ing taxi.
Everyone should have a checkbook, but if you take it out of your house you're doing it wrong.
1) Know how to swim
2) Know basic first-aid and life-saving techniques
3) Know the basics of wilderness and emergency survival (Building a shelter, building a fire, etc, etc)
For older folks
4) Know the basics of working a computer and a phone. How do I text? How do I access the 'Internets'? What is the difference between hard drive space and memory? Etc...
2) Know basic first-aid and life-saving techniques
3) Know the basics of wilderness and emergency survival (Building a shelter, building a fire, etc, etc)
For older folks
4) Know the basics of working a computer and a phone. How do I text? How do I access the 'Internets'? What is the difference between hard drive space and memory? Etc...
Everyone hates you for using checks, this is the truth. No one is going to tell it to your face, just letting you know we all curse you and wish we could scream "OH COME ON, A CHECK, SERIOUSLY!!!"
What's wrong with this picture?:wideeyed:
Banks make mistakes and sometimes, if you don't catch it, it can cost you money.
Edit: And it's not just with checks, either. They can screw up deposits, even automatic deposits. Do yourself a favor and check their work because it is your money (for the moment).
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This is the truth, everytime you waste everyone's time by writing a check they all are wishing that'd you'd get hit by a bus in the parking lot. I know I am.
So what? Internet banking makes sure they don't make a mistake with a deposit? You are awful trusting with your money in a system that regularly makes mistakes.
"A fool and his money are soon parted."
What are you talking about? I know how much money I have going out and coming in, if internet banking has the same numbers we're all set.
That's getting off pretty easy. I usually hope the person in front of me writing a check gets a terminal illness.
