What middle-class survival skills do you possess?

I can fold a Bugaboo Cameleon.

I can park a 4x4 in a very small space.

I know all the places to park for North London consortium exams.

Some tips for you guys:

When ordering stuff from John Lewis, it's easier to get it delivered to your nearest Waitrose

Always park at the Fenwicks end at Brent Cross shopping centre..

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username1331498

Original post by Clip

"When ordering stuff from John Lewis, it's easier to get it delivered to your nearest Waitrose" +1, that has to be the best advice to give to someone. It is not just easier, but a free coffee can be consumed whilst waiting for the staff to obtain your order.

Reply 2

Clip

Original post by EatAndRevise

It's a jungle out there.

Reply 3

Arkasia

To name a few:

I can open a tin of minestrone soup in under 10 seconds.
I can securely tie a sweater around my waist so that I will never fall off.
I can accurately decipher a Starbucks menu.

I know, I know. Bear Grylls has nothing on me.

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username1331498

Original post by BenAssirati

Around your waist? Surely around your shoulders is the superior way to tie your sweater?!

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Arkasia

Original post by EatAndRevise

Around your waist? Surely around your shoulders is the superior way to tie your sweater?!

What, and risk hiding the Ralph Lauren logo on my polo? I don't think so.

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8472

I buy taste the difference over standard products every time.

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username457532

I can shoot with a bow and arrow.

And before you say that's not the point of this thread - it's definitely a survival skill and we're all ****ing middle class...

Reply 8

username1331498

Original post by BenAssirati

What, and risk hiding the Ralph Lauren logo on my polo? I don't think so.

You shouldn't be afraid of hiding the logo, never be afraid.

Reply 9

Arkasia

Original post by EatAndRevise

You shouldn't be afraid of hiding the logo, never be afraid.

I am not afraid, I am loud and proud. It is not a logo, it is a way of life.

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username1331498

My survival skills:

I can crack open a lobster, fully, in under five minutes.
I know all the local Waitrose's and Marks and Spencer's locations, which in the case of a zombie outbreak, would be essential for my survival.
I know how to shoot a shotgun.

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username1331498

Original post by BenAssirati

I am not afraid, I am loud and proud. It is not a logo, it is a way of life.

Fair play, but I do hope that you do not purchase the "large pony" selection.

Reply 12

Arkasia

Original post by EatAndRevise

Fair play, but I do hope that you do not purchase the "large pony" selection.

Of course not, I am not a ruffian. No ugly massive horses on my shirts.

Reply 13

Marky Mark

Your sig clip I hate it. Get rid of it. I beseech you.

Reply 14

I*HM

Not a real survival skill but I can properly tie deck shoe laces with the coil thingy and all!
I know how to wax a barbour jacket, make kedgeree, I know how to pronounce "quinoa"... all vital skills I'm sure!
I can ride a horse, know proper hunting etiquette, I know my tweeds and when to wear them...
I think my skills are more suited to very much more upper middle class though!

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Reply 15

Josh_B

I realised I'd lost my tent pegs a couple of days ago. I figured that I'd make my own using wood & a knife. After several botched & one successful attempt I decided it was easier to buy some from Poundland instead!