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What's an unexpected skill you have?

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    I mean, what's something you can do that people are like, "really? You know how to do that?"

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    • toomanypancakes@lemmy.worldT [email protected]

      I mean, what's something you can do that people are like, "really? You know how to do that?"

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      Iโ€™m a father living in Japan, so any competent display of childcare is still met with shock and confusion.

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      • toomanypancakes@lemmy.worldT [email protected]

        I mean, what's something you can do that people are like, "really? You know how to do that?"

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        I can cook a decent meal. I though it was a basic skill bottom of Maslow's hierarchy of needs etc. But almost everyone I know buys take away or makes the most basic of basic food.

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        • toomanypancakes@lemmy.worldT [email protected]

          I mean, what's something you can do that people are like, "really? You know how to do that?"

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          Have an intelligent discussion about theology.

          I may look like your average idiot who is also atheist; but it's because I have a weird interest in theology and have read so many religious texts and interpretations of most major and some minor religions from around the globe. Some of them have some kick ass stories. Hell, some of them read like straight up sci-fi!

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          • toomanypancakes@lemmy.worldT [email protected]

            I mean, what's something you can do that people are like, "really? You know how to do that?"

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            As I found out recently, drawing.

            I took some classes in high school and only recently got back into it, and Iโ€™d consider myself..averageish? I know where I need improvements and I see the quirks and wonks, so to speak.

            The people in my adult life who have seen my sketchbook make (positive) comments, which surprised me. Still, itโ€™s nice.

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            • kolanaki@pawb.socialK [email protected]

              Have an intelligent discussion about theology.

              I may look like your average idiot who is also atheist; but it's because I have a weird interest in theology and have read so many religious texts and interpretations of most major and some minor religions from around the globe. Some of them have some kick ass stories. Hell, some of them read like straight up sci-fi!

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              [L Ron Hubbard's estate wants to know your location]

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                [L Ron Hubbard's estate wants to know your location]

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                Oddly enough, I haven't actually read Dianetics or any of his other sci-fi prior to going after "the real money in religion" for that matter.

                I kinda get the impression that Scientology is the one cult that using their own doctrine against them wouldn't quite have the same effect.

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                • toomanypancakes@lemmy.worldT [email protected]

                  I mean, what's something you can do that people are like, "really? You know how to do that?"

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                  Pretty much anything DIY. Plumbing, electrical, carpentry, etc. I'm not an expert at any of those things but I can actually do a pretty decent job. I'm not afraid to research a project and take a crack at it myself. I've completed some really nasty projects that turned out well.

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                  • toomanypancakes@lemmy.worldT [email protected]

                    I mean, what's something you can do that people are like, "really? You know how to do that?"

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                    I can drill 6" into my nose, among other sideshow talents.

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                    • toomanypancakes@lemmy.worldT [email protected]

                      I mean, what's something you can do that people are like, "really? You know how to do that?"

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                      After loosing some of my hearing and not being able to compose electronic music anymore, I basically retired from being a musician. Picked up drumming about 9 months ago and I'm surprisingly good at it.

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                      • witchfire@lemmy.worldW [email protected]

                        I can drill 6" into my nose, among other sideshow talents.

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                        Don't feel obligated to elaborate, but I'd love it if you would! That sounds super intriguing

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                        • totallynotspezupload@startrek.websiteT [email protected]

                          After loosing some of my hearing and not being able to compose electronic music anymore, I basically retired from being a musician. Picked up drumming about 9 months ago and I'm surprisingly good at it.

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                          Oh hell yeah! I've been drumming for 20 years, it's the best instrument out there. Enjoy, it's hella fun!

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                            As I found out recently, drawing.

                            I took some classes in high school and only recently got back into it, and Iโ€™d consider myself..averageish? I know where I need improvements and I see the quirks and wonks, so to speak.

                            The people in my adult life who have seen my sketchbook make (positive) comments, which surprised me. Still, itโ€™s nice.

                            toomanypancakes@lemmy.worldT This user is from outside of this forum
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                            Drawing has always been super impressive to me. I pretty much gave it up in high school, but my husband is an incredible artist and I just always appreciate seeing what other people do. It seems like it's hella zen when you get into it. Awesome skill ๐Ÿ™‚

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                              Oh hell yeah! I've been drumming for 20 years, it's the best instrument out there. Enjoy, it's hella fun!

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                              Cheers. It's really great and lots of fun. Already recording an album for a German band in the studio thanks to some amazing teachers out there.

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                              • toomanypancakes@lemmy.worldT [email protected]

                                I mean, what's something you can do that people are like, "really? You know how to do that?"

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                                I'm a tall burly cisman so people are always surprised that I know how to sew. I mostly hand-mend my clothes but I made my own pants in high school when I had access to a sewing machine.

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                                • toomanypancakes@lemmy.worldT [email protected]

                                  I mean, what's something you can do that people are like, "really? You know how to do that?"

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                                  Roller skating. I'm super unathletic, but skating (including teaching to others) was listed in the profile of a girl who contacted me on a dating site, so after chatting for a bit I suggested that as our first date. She was super patient with me, I had never put on skates before that day, and was in my 30s.

                                  We're married now, and I now also teach skating where she does on weekends, sometimes to people who have never tried it before.

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                                  • toomanypancakes@lemmy.worldT [email protected]

                                    I mean, what's something you can do that people are like, "really? You know how to do that?"

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                                    I can survive - until now

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                                    • toomanypancakes@lemmy.worldT [email protected]

                                      I mean, what's something you can do that people are like, "really? You know how to do that?"

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                                      Juggle. I'm by no means a master, but I know my way around quite a few different juggling things. Balls, sticks, hoops, the two sticks you hold with the longer one you juggle in the middle, diabolos/Chinese yo-yos.

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                                        Pretty much anything DIY. Plumbing, electrical, carpentry, etc. I'm not an expert at any of those things but I can actually do a pretty decent job. I'm not afraid to research a project and take a crack at it myself. I've completed some really nasty projects that turned out well.

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                                        Same as this but I can see any process 1x and adapt it to serve me.

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                                        • toomanypancakes@lemmy.worldT [email protected]

                                          I mean, what's something you can do that people are like, "really? You know how to do that?"

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                                          Nobody expects me to be a baker. I damn near killed a stand mixer making bagel dough once xD

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