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Dr Galen · 28-03-2011, 13:21

Our first topic in what will hopefully be a series of threads, creating a "Bible" of all things gentlemanly!

So first up, is "General Man Tips". Pretty broad and open tbf, and should stimulate some interesting reading and maybe some further discussion in other threads.

Mods, I hope I'm not stepping on your toes here, and if I am please provide a slap, but posters make sure and create new threads for discussions, as we'd want this thread just to become basically a superthread, of lots of little man tips. Discussing or adding to a tip is cool, but getting bogged down in little details will just create a bit of a miss i wager.

So lets keep it broad and succinct lads & lasses and we'll see how we roll

Cheers

DrG

Dr Galen · 28-03-2011, 13:21

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Dr Galen · 28-03-2011, 13:28

Don't be an arse about your health.

If your sick/sore/feeling rough go see the GP or at the least your pharmacist.

If you notice any lumps/bumps or something that doesn't feel like it should be there, go see the GP and get it sorted.

Don't put it off.

Don't ignore it and think that you are immune to illness.

Don't worry. More often than not, it really is something simple, but sometimes it isn't. Early detection is one the biggest things in your favour with a whole host of things.

Do play with your balls (even better get someone else to do it

)

Keep an eye on the missus. Sometimes, our lovely ladies can have things going on too. She'll watch out for you, so reciprocate that love and keep your eye out for her.

Smile more, its been proven to help your health. As has getting a good nights sleep.

Spread the word. Men like follow the pack (or lead it) when you start taking care of yourself and your health, some of your mates will follow your lead. If only one person does this, then the knock on effect will spread.

There's more but this is just one post, and we can explore more health issues in some further GCC threads

TouchingVirus · 28-03-2011, 14:15

How to Wire a 3-pin Plug

Modern wiring systems follow the scheme:

Earth - Green/Yellow sheathing.
Neutral - Blue
Live - Brown

If you want to just replace the fuse in a 3-pin plug, only remove the screw in the middle of the 3 pins on the face that connects to the socket. The two screws at the bottom where the wire comes out are to hold the wire in place so it doesn't wiggle around and are only removed if you're going to re-wire the plug.

As you look at the plug's innards after removing the back cover, the top pin all on it's own is the Earth. The pin on the bottom left, with no fuse, is the Neutral. And the Pin on the right, with (or without?) the fuse is the Live. A little mneumonic is "CELN" - Clockwise, Earth, Live, Neutral.

Always remember to put in the wire pinch at the bottom of the plug. This stops the wires connected to the pins from getting strained if you yank the wire of the plug. It'll trip something or worse if the live or whatever was to come loose inside the plug

NEVER test the wiring of a plug by putting it into the socket without closing it up again. Doing so is less man, more caveman.

Dr Galen · 28-03-2011, 14:23

One of lifes little mysteries. Another tip.....practice beforehand. Don't wait til 10 minutes before the taxi arrives. Give it a few goes in the days leading up to your event so that your comfortable with it.

Hazys · 28-03-2011, 16:18

Good guide on what to look for when buying a suit and how it should fit:

http://www.gq.com/how-to/fashion/200...-to-buy-a-suit

Slideshow & Video

Mackman · 29-03-2011, 08:59

Righy Tighty, Lefty Loosy

**sam34** · 29-03-2011, 17:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by TouchingVirus

How to Wire a 3-pin Plug

Modern wiring systems follow the scheme:

Earth - Green/Yellow sheathing.
Neutral - Blue
Live - Brown

the lively brown bear sat on the green earth under the neutral blue sky

Standman · 29-03-2011, 20:28

Learn to tie some basic knots, they come in extremely handy sometimes.

Bowline:

Probably most important one, it'll never come undone. The more weight it carries the stronger the knot gets.

Figure of Eight:

Very simple one stopping ropes from running through holes.

Single Fishermans knot:

This is a real handy one for tying two ropes together securely.

mfceiling · 29-03-2011, 22:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by sam34

the lively brown bear sat on the green earth under the neutral blue sky

Also try bRown - right bLue - left

Standman · 30-03-2011, 00:23

Also may seem obvious but I've seen people make this mistake - when you are changing a flat make sure you loosen the bolts on the tire before you jack the car, not after.

DaCor · 30-03-2011, 04:29

don't get married...ever

petebricquette · 30-03-2011, 04:36

This is a handy (if a bit conservative) guide to formal wear. How to wear it, the basic etiquette surrounding it and what to wear on certain occasions. Very useful.

boredatwork82 · 30-03-2011, 12:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mackman

Righy Tighty, Lefty Loosy

Also works for props in rugby, Right hand side prop is the Tighthead and the Left hand side prop is the loose head!

mfceiling · 30-03-2011, 17:07

Never give up your seat for a pregnant woman on a bus/train......better to leave a pregnant woman standing than have a fat woman sitting down crying!!

On a more serious note.....

Always keep a few decent tools in your toolbox eg hammer, screwdrivers, adjustable wrench etc.
Don't buy the cheapest available - a job is way easier to do when you use a "decent" tool to do it with.

28-03-2011, 13:21	#1
Dr Galen I'm a real doctor I swears Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: In the Trees Posts: 7,566 Adverts \| Friends	The Gentlemen's Compendium - General Man Tips Our first topic in what will hopefully be a series of threads, creating a "Bible" of all things gentlemanly! So first up, is "General Man Tips". Pretty broad and open tbf, and should stimulate some interesting reading and maybe some further discussion in other threads. Mods, I hope I'm not stepping on your toes here, and if I am please provide a slap, but posters make sure and create new threads for discussions, as we'd want this thread just to become basically a superthread, of lots of little man tips. Discussing or adding to a tip is cool, but getting bogged down in little details will just create a bit of a miss i wager. So lets keep it broad and succinct lads & lasses and we'll see how we roll Cheers DrG

28-03-2011, 13:28	#3
Dr Galen I'm a real doctor I swears Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: In the Trees Posts: 7,566 Adverts \| Friends	Your Health Don't be an arse about your health. If your sick/sore/feeling rough go see the GP or at the least your pharmacist. If you notice any lumps/bumps or something that doesn't feel like it should be there, go see the GP and get it sorted. Don't put it off. Don't ignore it and think that you are immune to illness. Don't worry. More often than not, it really is something simple, but sometimes it isn't. Early detection is one the biggest things in your favour with a whole host of things. Do play with your balls (even better get someone else to do it ) Keep an eye on the missus. Sometimes, our lovely ladies can have things going on too. She'll watch out for you, so reciprocate that love and keep your eye out for her. Smile more, its been proven to help your health. As has getting a good nights sleep. Spread the word. Men like follow the pack (or lead it) when you start taking care of yourself and your health, some of your mates will follow your lead. If only one person does this, then the knock on effect will spread. There's more but this is just one post, and we can explore more health issues in some further GCC threads

28-03-2011, 14:23	#5
Dr Galen I'm a real doctor I swears Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: In the Trees Posts: 7,566 Adverts \| Friends	How to Tie a Bow Tie One of lifes little mysteries. Another tip.....practice beforehand. Don't wait til 10 minutes before the taxi arrives. Give it a few goes in the days leading up to your event so that your comfortable with it.

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28-03-2011, 14:15	#4
TouchingVirus Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Top of the shop Posts: 6,733 Adverts \| Friends	How to Wire a 3-pin Plug Modern wiring systems follow the scheme: Earth - Green/Yellow sheathing. Neutral - Blue Live - Brown If you want to just replace the fuse in a 3-pin plug, only remove the screw in the middle of the 3 pins on the face that connects to the socket. The two screws at the bottom where the wire comes out are to hold the wire in place so it doesn't wiggle around and are only removed if you're going to re-wire the plug. As you look at the plug's innards after removing the back cover, the top pin all on it's own is the Earth. The pin on the bottom left, with no fuse, is the Neutral. And the Pin on the right, with (or without?) the fuse is the Live. A little mneumonic is "CELN" - Clockwise, Earth, Live, Neutral. Always remember to put in the wire pinch at the bottom of the plug. This stops the wires connected to the pins from getting strained if you yank the wire of the plug. It'll trip something or worse if the live or whatever was to come loose inside the plug NEVER test the wiring of a plug by putting it into the socket without closing it up again. Doing so is less man, more caveman.

28-03-2011, 16:18	#6
Hazys Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3,418 Adverts \| Friends	Good guide on what to look for when buying a suit and how it should fit: http://www.gq.com/how-to/fashion/200...-to-buy-a-suit Slideshow & Video

29-03-2011, 08:59	#7
Mackman Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mandurah, W.A. Posts: 1,439 Adverts \| Friends	Righy Tighty, Lefty Loosy

29-03-2011, 20:28	#9
Standman Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 847 Adverts \| Friends	Learn to tie some basic knots, they come in extremely handy sometimes. Bowline: Probably most important one, it'll never come undone. The more weight it carries the stronger the knot gets. Figure of Eight: Very simple one stopping ropes from running through holes. Single Fishermans knot: This is a real handy one for tying two ropes together securely.

30-03-2011, 00:23	#11
Standman Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 847 Adverts \| Friends	Also may seem obvious but I've seen people make this mistake - when you are changing a flat make sure you loosen the bolts on the tire before you jack the car, not after.

30-03-2011, 04:29	#12
DaCor Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Galway Posts: 829 Adverts \| Friends	don't get married...ever

30-03-2011, 04:36	#13
petebricquette Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Dublin/Gaaaaalway Posts: 341 Adverts \| Friends	This is a handy (if a bit conservative) guide to formal wear. How to wear it, the basic etiquette surrounding it and what to wear on certain occasions. Very useful.

30-03-2011, 17:07	#15
mfceiling Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: the big mad house Posts: 2,508 Adverts \| Friends	Never give up your seat for a pregnant woman on a bus/train......better to leave a pregnant woman standing than have a fat woman sitting down crying!! On a more serious note..... Always keep a few decent tools in your toolbox eg hammer, screwdrivers, adjustable wrench etc. Don't buy the cheapest available - a job is way easier to do when you use a "decent" tool to do it with.