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[SapientWolf]

There are a few really useful tips that I've gotten from other people and I thought it would be fun to create a thread that allows people to share some of the not-so-common knowledge they've accumulated. So post a tip if you have one, or quote a tip if you think it's useful.

So I guess I'll start it off. I don't know how many people are aware of this, but you can use your headphones as a microphone. Just plug it in the port and talk to one of the ear pieces (usually the left). The sound quality is surprisingly good. If you're playing a team game online and someone should really be using the mic you can pass the tip along. Almost everyone has a spare set of cans.

 

[Roughmar]

I actually didn't know that mate!

 

[Cedeo]

I didn't know that either, thanks!

 

[JavaMava]

When talking to some one, smile and use their name. They will like you more.

 

[fistfulofmetal]

holy shit
its true

 

[Mash]

Always check their underpants to ensure there is only one penis.

 

[HurricaneJesus]

Never chase after a woman. It is never worth it.

I should elaborate. I was chasing my ex, and it was pointless. As soon as I stopped, something else fell into my lap. Don't be with anyone who doesn't respect you.

 

[starchild excalibur]

Wow

One of my favorite albums "Big Shots" by Charizma and Peanut Butter Wolf had the line "In a b-boy stance, I'm in this smog all alone / When I didn't have a mic I rapped on headphones." but I never actually thought he was being literal.

 

[CHYME]

When talking to some one, smile and use their name. They will like you more.

That's a load of shit. Inauthentic smiles are whack.

 

[~Devil Trigger~]

I knew about OP

my contribution:
"Titi fucking" is NOT fun. its Porn Mythology

 

[JavaMava]

That's a load of shit. Inauthentic smiles are whack.

I didn't say fake a smile.

 

[industrian]

The best way to start a conversation is to talk about the weather.

 

[Skittleguy]

I knew about OP

my contribution:
"Titi fucking" is NOT fun. its Porn Mythology

Spoiler

Did you mean Titty?

 

[toxicgonzo]

If somebody is shooting at you, jump into a body of water. According to mythbusters, it only takes a few feet of water depth to protect you from bullets.

And what to do when you have to come up for air? Um....

 

[B!TCH]

When talking to some one, smile and use their name. They will like you more.

But I'm so bad at remembering people's names!

Eye contact helps too. You can tell a lot about a person by the body language you observe by making eye contact during conversation.

 

[~Devil Trigger~]

Spoiler

Did you mean Titty?

now,,,i meant both:lol

 

[JavaMava]

But I'm so bad at remembering people's names!

Eye contact helps too. You can tell a lot about a person by the body language you observe by making eye contact during conversation.

True.

Especially when talking to a girl. Look directly in the eye, smile, use her name, and you'll actually see her blush.

Do it to a guy and he'll either either drop that "I'm macho" shit and start joking around, or avert his eyes.

 

[CHYME]

True.

Especially when talking to a girl. Look directly in the eye, smile, use her name, and you'll actually see her blush.

Do it to a guy and he'll either either drop that "I'm macho" shit and start joking around, or avert his eyes.

I'd be freaked out.

 

[layzie1989]

Never touch yourself after you get your wisdom teeth taken out...

 

[agrajag]

Do it to a guy and he'll either either drop that "I'm macho" shit and start joking around, or avert his eyes.

Sounds sexy.

 

[I_D]

"[Titty] fucking" is NOT fun. its Porn Mythology

Not true. If her tits are good enough for it, it's quite fun.

I'd be freaked out.

Why? Meeting eye contact is the perfect way to get to know a person.

 

[radiantdreamer]

I knew about OP

my contribution:
"Titty fucking" is NOT fun. its Porn Mythology

fix'd

Really? Damn. I thought that it would be. Did you not use lube? I'm sure that doing it raw would be no fun. Or maybe there would be too much fumbling? or maybe the girl may feel they are inadequate?

My protip : Women are impossible to read. ALWAYS ask questions, and verify (by repeating) what they say for clarity. They also like that too.

 

[speculawyer]

When talking to some one, smile and use their name. They will like you more.

OK, Char-Lee.

 

[JavaMava]

Sounds sexy.

Its fucked, but play that game and laugh in your head. I'm sure you've met people that never look you in the eye. And then there's normal people who do. It's just funny to observe little social things you don't think most people notice they are doing.

 

[radiantdreamer]

I'm subscribing to this thread in hopes to learn something useful from GAF.

... :lol

 

[master15]

Do it to a guy and he'll either either drop that "I'm macho" shit and start joking around, or avert his eyes.

"I've never been afraid of holding a man's gaze"

 

[Fatghost]

Wash your car regularly, especially in the winter. Don't let salt or mud sit on your car's paint. Fix stone chips as soon as possible. Try to keep your car waxed every couple of months at the longest.

 

[Danielsan]

wear sunscreen

Didn't know about using headphones as a mic. Mind blown. :lol

 

[so_awes]

here's one for all the emo kids on gaf, that's 98% of you.

It's good to be alive and not crapping in a bag.

 

[-COOLIO-]

I'm subscribing to this thread in hopes to learn something useful from GAF.

... :lol

this thread is gold, the mic thing blew my mind all over the pavement

 

[fistfulofmetal]

Its fucked, but play that game and laugh in your head. I'm sure you've met people that never look you in the eye. And then there's normal people who do. It's just funny to observe little social things you don't think most people notice they are doing.

When you do this do you also tell them things like "You look down and see a tortoise laying on it's back, it's belly baking in the hot sun. It tries to right itself but it can't, not without your help but you're not helping it" ?

 

[besada]

So I guess I'll start it off. I don't know how many people are aware of this, but you can use your headphones as a microphone.

Works the other way, too. Back when I was a youngling, I plugged a microphone into the out jack of my 8-track, and left it under my pillow so I could listen to the tinny sounds of KISS in the middle of the night without getting caught.

 

[Markster]

I read this as
"Pro-Life for tips"

 

[Trevor360]

i agree that titty fucking is overrated. If you are stuck in a relationship with a small breasted girl/trap, do not stress too much about what you are missing out on.

 

[gprime]

When talking to some one, smile and use their name. They will like you more.

Interesting. I've been told that I have a habit of NOT using peoples names. Like people will say "Hey John!" and I'll just say "Hey" back. Time to get more friends!

 

[Wellington]

When installing/screwing/nailing something into the walls, go into the studs not just the regular sheetrock. Chances are if not, whatever you installed will fall out.

 

[-COOLIO-]

pro tips:

harry potter - read the books

a v-neck and chain/necklace/jewelery is probably over douching

if your going to college, dorm your first year

if your trying to get over depressing thoughts, don't ruminate or distract yourself but reconstruct them into something positive or not as depressing

dont mix scotch whiskey with gingerale - it tastes like cardboard and you'll fart out of your mouth

if your going to make a joke out loud in public, make sure it's funny and that you at least laughed it at mentally when you thought it up

do not sneeze on your pillow then put your eye over it

procrastination is fucking satan itself (what im doing right now)

 

[Wellington]

Wash your car regularly, especially in the winter. Don't let salt or mud sit on your car's paint. Fix stone chips as soon as possible. Try to keep your car waxed every couple of months at the longest.

Shit would be helpful if people knew why to do things.

Reason he said this is that your car's exterior will rust the fuck up!

 

[-COOLIO-]

come to think of it i should just mention the shit i learned in psych, should work as a good review even though it's the only course i have right now that im passing

-people are biased to the letters in their name

-the key to happiness is mastery of your attention

-will power is a muscle to be exercised (mine is weak as fuck)

i'll think of some more....

 

[-COOLIO-]

- the best way to change someones way of thinking is to gradually seduce them with arguments for your POV that start out with minor alterations on their point of view and then major ones later.

- almost everyone can be turned evil. almost everyone can be turned good

- dont plan out a great time, but instead make sure you're always doing something great (this isnt from my psych class but i just noticed that it's something i do)

 

[radioheadrule83]

dont mix scotch whiskey with gingerale - it tastes like cardboard and you'll fart out of your mouth

:lol why am I tempted to ignore this advice?

 

[-COOLIO-]

:lol why am I tempted to ignore this advice?

because drinking cardboard sounds intriguing and you want your friends to cringe at your burps?

 

[SpeedingUptoStop]

but you can use your headphones as a microphone. Just plug it in the port and talk to one of the ear pieces (usually the left). The sound quality is surprisingly good. If you're playing a team game online and someone should really be using the mic you can pass the tip along. Almost everyone has a spare set of cans.

Didn't work for me, asshole!

 

[EMBee99]

Don't shit where you eat. Always bet on black. Never rub another man's rhubarb.

You'll be alright, son.

 

[Jill Sandwich]

Never let the saucepan boil dry

 

[MC Safety]

If you want advice, ask for money.

If you want money, ask for advice.

 

[-COOLIO-]

Never let the saucepan boil dry

damn. covered in burning hot caramel you say

how erotic

 

[~Devil Trigger~]

Not true. If her tits are good enough for it, it's quite fun.

.

the 4 Other choices you have are so much better and far less awkward

unless as a couple you're really REALLY bored...

 

[-COOLIO-]

moar protips now plz

this is a great idea for a thread

weve got a lot of adults here full of life lessons, share

 

[Davidion]

Didn't work for me, asshole!

ur doin it wrong.

Protip, put small amounts of oil and salt into water when boiling water for pasta/noodles/dumplings.