I'm so curious about that one person who downvoted this.

i bought one of those 'old people veggie chopper' plastic things and it's really nice, it reduces the effort barrier to entry of cooking a meal any given night by a ton. like i know how to chop properly but being able to use the dumb thing makes getting up and starting to cook way easier

Typically I'd agree, but in this day and age and its emphasis on efficiency and lack of free time individuals get to spend with family and/or have a hobby - knowing how to prep nutritionally healthy foods in under 5 minutes can go a long way.

I eat a lotttttt of Soup, Frozen Vegetables and Frozen Protien. Its not glamorous but its better than spending an hour cooking every day.

Also, I hate cooking.

How to use Google.

Idk where I originally heard it, but “learned helplessness” is definitely an epidemic among the average population. With how easy it is to just look stuff up these days, you have to be actively going out of your way to avoid picking up basic skills like these.

Balance a checkbook?! Who even uses checks anymore... I bought a box once and have used maybe 3 over the last 10 years or so and definitely haven't used any in the last few years.

I balance my checking account by logging into the mobile app and looking at the balance lol

Accountant here.

Nobody needs to balance a checkbook. We have live access to our banking 24/7 with apps. And who even uses personal checks anymore? Maybe just for rent - if you have an old landlord. Even then, it’s one check a month.

But yes - having basic financial literacy is really important and should be part of any High School curriculum. It’s a little discouraging when we hire folks, tell them a 401k is part of their benefits and hear “what’s that mean?”

Agreed, at least being able to write a simple script.

Came here to say "sewing." And a little beyond buttons and tears—hems, darning a sock, simple alterations. And sewing a few simple garments will not only net you those clothes, but an understanding of how garments should be constructed, so you can look at ready-made clothes and tell if they're likely to be durable, or fall apart the first time you wash them.

I.e. critical thinking. A skill far too many people lack.

And if you aren't going to get snow tires, at least get all season tires that work well in snow. My last tires were purchased with that goal in mind and it was a night and day difference vs my previous all seasons (that seemed like they might as well be slicks if there was slush or wet snow on the road).

Kitty litter helps with traction and if you have room, some boards too.

Getting a good rock on is a huge thing. It'll get you out of like 90% of snow stuckedness. That last 10% will be digging and getting traction mixed with rocking.