What 'adult' things can you not do but maybe should be able to?

[SideWinder]

So you've made it. You are an adult. You have conquered youth and starting to find your own way in the world.

BUT are there things/tasks/know what on earth you are doing that have somehow passed you by...

I have never wet shaved. I wasn't taught/didn't try it and always used electric so....now 31 and like well..is that odd?

Also i can't drive but i feel like living in London, that's more acceptable.

Let's see what you guys come up with...

 

[Dis86]

Can't think of anything. Possibly something like never learned to tolerate stupidity or the annoyance of others.

 

[Raikiri]

I don't have a driving license, I can sort of drive (off-roading etc.) but I doubt I would pass a test. But we have a great public transport system and it's a small enough place that you can walk most places.

I also suck at swimming, chlorine hypersensitivity means that most pools cause hives/breathing issues. I can swim but not as well as I would like.

 

[robfosters]

Can’t swim, never learnt. Can’t do up a bow tie. Haven’t got a clue how to use a washing machine.

 

[Ayahuasca]

I am an adult and I made this joke because I know how to be a mature adult. Totally not 12 years old and treating another human being like an object based on something it did as a younger adult. Humans are totally incapable of changing and maturing as people, and should always be reminded of things they did when they were less mature. I know this because I'm an adult, too.

Instead of, "oh, cool I'm glad she is doing acting again," or "wow, I didn't know that!" you went for the easiest, most childish, most inappropriate ******* joke possible. It's really ******* cool to permanently live in the year 2013 and not let people move on with their lives and do better things. Hey remember that time you ****** yourself when you were 8? Let's remind the whole world of that every day instead of focusing on the things you've done since then, like normal, respectable people would.

 

[TechMinerUK]

I can't paint skirting board, I always have to get my dad to do it for me

 

[SideWinder]

I can't paint skirting board, I always have to get my dad to do it for me

Surely this can't be difficult?

 

[Zefan]

Surely this can't be difficult?

Wooooosh. You need to update your euphemism vocab book.

 

[TechMinerUK]

Surely this can't be difficult?

I always mess it up, I can paint walls and ceilings but not skirting board or doors

Wooooosh. You need to update your euphemism vocab book.

I've spit my tea out over my keyboard now

 

[jsmoke]

Mature. Be more organised and responsible, I blame the years from 17-22 for becoming lazy and irresponsible.

 

[robfosters]

I am an adult and I made this joke because I know how to be a mature adult. Totally not 12 years old and treating another human being like an object based on something it did as a younger adult. Humans are totally incapable of changing and maturing as people, and should always be reminded of things they did when they were less mature. I know this because I'm an adult, too.

Instead of, "oh, cool I'm glad she is doing acting again," or "wow, I didn't know that!" you went for the easiest, most childish, most inappropriate ******* joke possible. It's really ******* cool to permanently live in the year 2013 and not let people move on with their lives and do better things. Hey remember that time you ****** yourself when you were 8? Let's remind the whole world of that every day instead of focusing on the things you've done since then, like normal, respectable people would.

What the hell is this about? Have I missed something

 

[Edrof]

I don't have a driving license, I can sort of drive (off-roading etc.) but I doubt I would pass a test. But we have a great public transport system and it's a small enough place that you can walk most places.

Same!

 

[Rroff]

Not something I generally open up about but I had a very different childhood to a lot of people (amongst other things though he has chilled out in later years my dad was basically a real life Ned Flanders through much of my childhood) - I had to learn quite a lot of stuff as an adult lacking the formative experiences most people have grown up with making some places like pubs and cinemas, etc. still somewhat alien to me despite having spent a fair bit of time clubbing, etc.

 

[Tee Hee Johnson]

Keep an erection.

 

[Narj]

Haven’t got a clue how to use a washing machine.

Well hello, Mr. Stinky Pants!

I've never had to change a tyre. I'd probably figure it out but who knows!

 

[glenimp617]

I can't paint skirting board, I always have to get my dad to do it for me

It's all in the gloss. Some are utter utter tripe (like dulux trade quick dry), whereas some are brilliant (dulux one coat)

The trick is to get a decent brush and foam roller. Start at the top, work quickly, then use the roller for the rest.

Don't keep going over it (it will drag), and put on multiple thin coats. It doesn't matter if coats 1 and 2 look awful. Coats 3 and 4 will really make it look nice, although dulux one coat only needs....erm, well....one coat.

 

[DB_SamX]

Catch a live mouse in my flat, brought in by my cat. I didn't realise how unprepared at was. Instead of catching it, I improvised a route using books and cardboard and forced it out.

It's something.

 

[SexyGreyFox]

62 and never used one of those Hole In The Wall money things.

 

[Dis86]

62 and never used one of those Hole In The Wall money things.

That sucks, they're free up this way. I mean you can tip if you like but I've never done it.

 

[LewisRaz]

I am the same as OP with the shaving thing. First shaver was electric and never saw a need for anything else