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?"
Lockpicking
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I mean, what's something you can do that people are like, "really? You know how to do that?"
Patch making, and I've no idea why people are surprised about it tbh. It's really easy if you've got access to a printer (or you can trace from a screen) and a pair of scissors.
That said I have a slightly unusual process where I design stencils in fusion 360 and then print them on my 3D printer, they're durable and reusable that way. I'm still working on improving the final print quality, but I've had some really good results like this gigantic Ash Bricky back patch that took me ~20 hours over three days.
::: spoiler Disclaimer
I bought the actual shirt I swear, it just wasn't the right shape or size for a back patch. Also I never sell other people's designs like this.
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I mean, what's something you can do that people are like, "really? You know how to do that?"
predicting the future.
it's not like the movies, it's more like being tied to the train tracks in the direction the train is coming in, and people hate it when you talk about it.
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Don't feel obligated to elaborate, but I'd love it if you would! That sounds super intriguing
wrote on last edited by [email protected]It's an act called human blockhead, but I do it with a Milwaukee power drill. I used to be a lot more active as a sideshow performer so I can do a lot of weird stuff. I also invented two fire eating moves.
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I mean, what's something you can do that people are like, "really? You know how to do that?"
I'm a massive nerd, no one is surprised by my ability to debug a printer or install an operating system.
They're generally surprised by my people skills and carpentry skills though!
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I mean, what's something you can do that people are like, "really? You know how to do that?"
I can work on/repair basically anything old. Things from a certain period and back just make sense, plain and simple.
I can shave with a straight razor, operate an oil lamp (and I have several throughout my house,) hell, I’m a musician, and I recorded on tape until 2014, using clunky, old multitrack tape machines, which I can also repair and maintain. (I still dream of getting ahold of an 8-track reel machine, a Tascam 80-8 or especially a 388. They are stupid expensive if you can find a working one at all.)
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I mean, what's something you can do that people are like, "really? You know how to do that?"
wrote on last edited by [email protected]I am always amazed by my inability to fall on ice. I can lose my balance, but always catch myself at the last second.
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I’m a father living in Japan, so any competent display of childcare is still met with shock and confusion.
What sort of things would be considered unusual childcare wise?
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I mean, what's something you can do that people are like, "really? You know how to do that?"
I'm pretty old & geeky so people are often surprised I can do a great cartwheel. One trick pony when it comes to acrobatics, it's just the cartwheel.
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I mean, what's something you can do that people are like, "really? You know how to do that?"
People are surprised that I'm really good with horses. I'm a very short, timid person, but I can handle the huge animals with ease.
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I mean, what's something you can do that people are like, "really? You know how to do that?"
I have an uncanny ability to read super faded receipts, and old people's hand writing.
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I mean, what's something you can do that people are like, "really? You know how to do that?"
I sometimes have this weird gut feeling about movie/tv characters and know if they are about to become evil or there's some dark thing they're hiding, or anticipate some plot twists.
Maybe I just watched too much and now overanalyze every scene.
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Patch making, and I've no idea why people are surprised about it tbh. It's really easy if you've got access to a printer (or you can trace from a screen) and a pair of scissors.
That said I have a slightly unusual process where I design stencils in fusion 360 and then print them on my 3D printer, they're durable and reusable that way. I'm still working on improving the final print quality, but I've had some really good results like this gigantic Ash Bricky back patch that took me ~20 hours over three days.
::: spoiler Disclaimer
I bought the actual shirt I swear, it just wasn't the right shape or size for a back patch. Also I never sell other people's designs like this.
:::I still have no clue about how you made that
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I mean, what's something you can do that people are like, "really? You know how to do that?"
Depends on unexpected for who. Most native english speakers seem surprised when they realise I understand "big words" (read: any word with a Latin root) without needing to look up a definition. To me it's pretty obvious. My native tongue is Spanish. Having an accent doesn't mean I don't know anything.
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I’m a father living in Japan, so any competent display of childcare is still met with shock and confusion.
This is very interesting, could you please elaborate a bit? Are fathers not involved in parenting in traditional Japanese culture?
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I mean, what's something you can do that people are like, "really? You know how to do that?"
- I have decent throwing aim. I can shoot most trash into the bin from a couple of meters away. With practice, I can probably increase my range.
- I am pretty flexible for someone my size.
- I have a pretty scary evil laugh that can scare the neighborhood children away.
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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.
I can sew, although I kind of hate it. Sewing is an essential skill if you own a sailboat and have no money.
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I mean, what's something you can do that people are like, "really? You know how to do that?"
Landscaping
My very first job at the age of 15 was working at a Nursery/ Garden Center. I also would work on the landscaping crews and even did some design work.
When my wife and I bought our house she said she always dreamed of having a big flower garden, but said she didn't know how to do it properly.
Well... I do. Even my Mother-In-Law, who is an experienced gardener, learned a few things from me. Although, I have to admit, she really does know a lot and I learned a lot from her as well.
Our flower beds are beautiful throughout the growing season with a huge variety of plants.
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Driving a manual transmission vehicle.
This is funny, I drive manual in the US where even most pickup trucks now have automatic transmission, and the two groups who have been impressed (I am a middle aged lady) are valets and mechanic shops.
I do think that for my 21 year old daughter it's an unusual skill and one she values. None of my other kids can drive my car, I had to teach that one because I let her use the car to go to college, I bike to work now since it's much closer than the school.
My ex can drive the big trucks with like 16 gears. And both he & my husband can shift motorcycles with ease, I struggle. I guess it would get easier with practice.
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I mean, what's something you can do that people are like, "really? You know how to do that?"
I’m a crossing guard at school. My amazing trick is to balance the lollipop on my nose.
I also know some Shakespearean sonnets and the first page of finnegans wake by heart, but that’s usually more expected.
The most wow reaction i had from my sons’ friends was when i swore better than them. But then again, i once went on a two week tour to schools teaching the kids how to swear, so .., no big deal.
