30 Of The Most Essential Life Skills Every Adult Needs Before Life Becomes Brutal

Cooking basic meals. It’s not just about impressing friends; it’s essential for survival and saving money. Plus, nothing beats the satisfaction of not having to rely on takeout every night.

How to thank others when appropriate and how to apologize when appropriate.

How to research topics and vet information sources.

How to accept the word no.

I have worked in customer care, all my adult life and entitlement can be seen at all ends of the spectrum. However, the wealthiest people seem to struggle the most with a two letter word.

I know this sounds politically charged but by 30, people should be able to still hold a conversation and be respectful while also disagreeing. It's a common thing this era for people to storm off and talk c**p when they disagree. Blocking people, banning people, etc.

The world has over 8 billion people in it. It's pretentious to assume that everyone should always agree with you.

Set healthy boundaries. Stop letting people invalidate your worth or push you in a direction you aren’t comfortable going. Don’t be afraid to walk away from people, jobs, or situations that are bad for you.

How to be alone. Sometimes it’s good to just be by yourself.

How to choose good fruit, and vegetables at the grocery store!

Basic financial literacy.

Shouldn't need to come to reddit to ask if it's better to pay down your mortgage or the micro loan you took out from the Albanian mafia.

How to make a decision based on facts and objective evidence from credible sources.

Basic car maintenance/knowledge. i.e., changing a tire, checking oil levels, adding oil if needed, changing windshield wipers. A little of preventative maintenance goes a long way.

Listening. Everything doesn’t have to be about you, and you don’t have to have all the answers, sometimes just listening to someone is all they need.

As a chef I’ve got to go with basic food hygiene. Learning how to store your food properly, knowing temperature danger zones, cross contamination & basic COSHH.

The amount of times I’ve had to bite my tongue seeing p**s poor standards in friends & family’s kitchens makes me anxious to eat there.

Household budgeting.

CPR.

It's one day out of your life in exchange for all the rest of the days of someone else's.

Swim. Amazing how many people don't know how to swim, go in the water.

Being on time. Being late for everything is not an adult activity.

How to have uncomfortable conversations about feelings and defining boundaries. People who don’t have these skills cause more problems than they’re worth.

How to read a map.

Do laundry.