Can adults live without Google Maps? Or even without reading medicine labels? 🤔
Being an adult isn’t just about paying bills or holding down a job: it’s about having a toolkit of life skills that make life smoother. But let’s be honest: not all “adult skills” feel equally important. Some are essential, some are useful but optional, and some, well…Maybe we are doing fine without them. 💁♀️
We’ve put together a list of 26 skills that many adults are expected to know. Your mission: decide whether they are essential or unnecessary. 🤯
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#1 You need to send a birthday gift to a relative by mail. Would you know how to package it properly, address it, and pay postage?
#2 It’s your turn to make dinner for the week. Can you plan the meals, shop, and cook them yourself?
#3 Your laundry basket is full. Should you know how to sort the clothes, choose the right programme, and get the washing going?
#4 Your friend cuts their hand while cooking. Should you know how to handle it with basic first aid?
#5 You’ve been feeling drained. Can you actually practice self-care?
#6 You’ve just made a new social media account. Do you know how to adjust privacy settings, read terms, and manage screen time responsibility?
#7 A sudden blackout leaves your home without power. Do you know how to handle the situation?
#8 A shelf in your room is wobbly. Could you fix it with basic tools like a screwdriver or hammer?
#9 You’re hiking and your phone dies. Can you orient yourself?
#10 A debate comes up about a new government decision. Do you understand how the branches of government work and what role they play?
#11 It’s the end of the month, and bills are due. Is it important to have a basic knowledge of expense tracking?
#12 You’re asked to explain an idea in a group. Should you know how to communicate clearly and politely?
#13 You want to achieve something big next year. Can you set realistic goals for yourself?
#14 You’re at a party with people you don’t know well. Do you understand social boundaries and non-verbal clues?
#15 You find a job you want to apply for. Should you know how to write a resume and send an application confidently?
#16 Your bathroom tiles are grimy, and there’s dust behind your appliances. Is it important to know how to clean those deep?
#17 Your car gets a flat tire on the road. Is it important to know how to change it?
#18 A bill arrives. Would you know how to pay online, by phone, or by post without trouble?
#19 You need to contact your manager about a project. Can you write a clear, polite formal email?
#20 You come across a questionable article online. Do you know how to fact-check it?
#21 You’re prescribed a new medication. Should you know how to read the labels?
#22 Someone in your family has an emergency. Do you have a list of local contacts, like the hospital or police?
#23 The button on your favorite shirt falls off. Should you know how to sew it back on?
#24 A big national election is coming up. Do you know the key issues, current events, and government decisions?
#25 You’re about to attend a wedding. Should you know how to iron or steam your clothes?
#26 You’re signing up for your first job’s benefit package. Should you know how to read insurance contracts (health, auto, home, or life)?
