As a man I’ve never understood the “Not reading instructions” thing. People who don’t read the instructions are the type who would fail the “read everything before doing anything” test.
My brother invited me over to put up a swing set. He said to come day early and stay overnight. Got plastered. Next morning hung over bad. I put the set together in an hour, not looking at instructions. The instructions stated 4 hours. Set still going strong. Last time I was hungover too.
I guess i just got in the habit of reading instructions because i work in a highly technical field where following the process is key to not bricking your equipment. I suppose after a few passes thru the process, once you’re familiar with it, you don’t need them anymore, but for anything beyond setting up a swing set you probably want instructions in front of you the first time you do it. And for some tasks, you always want to adhere to them strictly: there’s a reason why pilots have to go thru a rigorous pre-flight checklist, and pretty serious consequences (I’m talking Darwin award level consequences) if they don’t.
nosirrom almost 7 years ago
As a man I’ve never understood the “Not reading instructions” thing. People who don’t read the instructions are the type who would fail the “read everything before doing anything” test.
Phred Premium Member almost 7 years ago
Go get the medical kit.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member almost 7 years ago
My brother invited me over to put up a swing set. He said to come day early and stay overnight. Got plastered. Next morning hung over bad. I put the set together in an hour, not looking at instructions. The instructions stated 4 hours. Set still going strong. Last time I was hungover too.
mourdac Premium Member almost 7 years ago
Instructions tend to be a gender-oriented thing, like asking directions
Perkycat almost 7 years ago
Must be time for Clayton to learn some new swear words.
Ed Brault Premium Member almost 7 years ago
When all else fails, read the instructions!
InquireWithin almost 7 years ago
I guess i just got in the habit of reading instructions because i work in a highly technical field where following the process is key to not bricking your equipment. I suppose after a few passes thru the process, once you’re familiar with it, you don’t need them anymore, but for anything beyond setting up a swing set you probably want instructions in front of you the first time you do it. And for some tasks, you always want to adhere to them strictly: there’s a reason why pilots have to go thru a rigorous pre-flight checklist, and pretty serious consequences (I’m talking Darwin award level consequences) if they don’t.