What are the 12 best things that your mother taught you which you remember until this day?

 

1 - How to sew a button, save a shirt, avoid swearing.

2 - How to cook, and with love, especially if it’s lasagna or chicken cutlets.

3 - Be on time, or at least look like you are.

4 - Take care of yourself, buy good clothes, appearance matters more than you think.

5 - Dress for the weather, even if it ruins your hair.

6 - Save money, don’t blow it on nonsense.

7 - Love animals, and avoid eating too many of them.

8 - There’s usually a right way to do things, learn it, trust it.

9 - How to treat women with respect. 

10 - Be cautious, think first to avoid doing something stupid.

11 - Knives don’t need to be scary-sharp, life doesn’t either.

12 - Follow your heart, chase happiness, embrace joy.

 

• Always keep a sharp crease in your trousers and your shoes polished.

• Fingernails always clean.

• Treat a girl how you’d expect a boy to treat your sister.

• Be careful who you mix with; it matters.

• Get a proper job and always pay your own way.

• Stay away from tattoos and motorbikes.

• Don’t turn up empty-handed if you’re invited somewhere.

• Keep your word — a man’s only as good as that.

• Don’t show off; people will think you’re stupid.

• Remember where you come from — and don’t shame your family or bring trouble home.

 

 

 

3 minutes ago, CharlieH said:

 

• Always keep a sharp crease in your trousers and your shoes polished.

• Fingernails always clean.

• Treat a girl how you’d expect a boy to treat your sister.

• Be careful who you mix with; it matters.

• Get a proper job and always pay your own way.

• Stay away from tattoos and motorbikes.

• Don’t turn up empty-handed if you’re invited somewhere.

• Keep your word — a man’s only as good as that.

• Don’t show off; people will think you’re stupid.

• Remember where you come from — and don’t shame your family or bring trouble home.

Great list! Thank you!

13 everyone lies, don't trust a soul

1 hour ago, Harrisfan said:

13 everyone lies, don't trust a soul

Typical. Don't trust an a....soul.

My Mum said don't trust anyone with Harris in their name or mentions it,....Rolf, Keith....555

 

2 hours ago, Harrisfan said:

13 everyone lies, don't trust a soul

 

 

Why are people so nasty on here?

13. Never close down an option until you have no choice.

14. Never get married, never have kids, never had pets (didn't listen to that one, but sooooooo wish I had)

2 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

13. Never close down an option until you have no choice.

14. Never get married, never have kids, never had pets (didn't listen to that one, but sooooooo wish I had)

 

   Didn't your mother like having you ?

4 minutes ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

   Didn't your mother like having you ?

 

I was the apple of her eye........what was your orphanage like? Nuns abuse you?

Did she teach you how to shave your hairy tuchas?

21 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

 

I was the apple of her eye........what was your orphanage like? Nuns abuse you?

 

   Odd then that she advised you not to have children yourself

Not to join AN. Bad people live there.🙃🙃

17. Don’t listen to your father.

18. Always proof read.

19. Don’t trust black people.

Cribbage 

Gin 

Laundry 

Canning

Cooking 

Dancing 

Reading 

Writing 

Arithmetic

Civics 

Tie my shoes

Tie a tie 

Nobody mentioned clean underwear in case you are hit by a bus.

25 minutes ago, emptypockets said:

Nobody mentioned clean underwear in case you are hit by a bus.

Not needed. They won't be clean after the bus hits you. 

4 hours ago, NorthernRyland said:

Did she teach you how to shave your hairy tuchas?

But maybe the ladies like it. So no need?

4 hours ago, Will B Good said:

 

I was the apple of her eye........what was your orphanage like? Nuns abuse you?

Ouch. 🤕 

4 hours ago, Will B Good said:

13. Never close down an option until you have no choice.

14. Never get married, never have kids, never had pets (didn't listen to that one, but sooooooo wish I had)

Those are all good. But pets can be great if you have the time and space to care for them. I wish I did. 

11 hours ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

   Odd then that she advised you not to have children yourself

 

Not me personally....as I said I was the apple of her eye......what did the nuns tell you......STFU?

7 hours ago, short-Timer said:

Those are all good. But pets can be great if you have the time and space to care for them. I wish I did. 

 

Got four kids. a wife, a mental ex-wife and an English Bull Terrier............stupid is as stupid does.

Not sure if specifically taught, but more like, 'don't' follow the examples in front of you.

... don't be an Alky

... don't chain smoke

... don't be a bigot

... don't abuse women

... don't knock everyone to make yourself feel bigger or better

... live within your means, or at least have a job, any job

... don't have kids before you can afford them, or responsible enough to raise them

 

Welcome to my early years of life