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Location: NE Texas | HOW TO FILL OUT A JOB APPLICATION!!!! All while using complete sentences, proper spelling, and NO emojis!!!!! Yes, these young adults are putting smiley face emojis on job applications.
How to shake a person's hand so that it's impactful.
How to dress appropriately for your workplace. |
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Location: Arkansas | Herbie - 2017-08-16 12:54 PM
HOW TO FILL OUT A JOB APPLICATION!!!! All while using complete sentences, proper spelling, and NO emojis!!!!! Yes, these young adults are putting smiley face emojis on job applications.Â
How to shake a person's hand so that it's impactful.
How to dress appropriately for your workplace.  Â
I agree---we taught Chandler from an early age to stand up when he's introduced to someone , look them in the eye, shake their hand, and say "very nice to meet you Mr/Miss (their name)". Also, pulling out a chair for a lady. . .
We were watching that new cowboy show the other night, and I just adore when cowboys take their hats off when meeting a lady---boy it would be nice if that became a permanent "fad"!!!! |
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| The art of negotiating....whether it be for a better price on a vehicle, or a horse, ha ha ha. |
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| Chandler's Mom - 2017-08-16 6:42 PM
Herbie - 2017-08-16 12:54 PM
HOW TO FILL OUT A JOB APPLICATION!!!! All while using complete sentences, proper spelling, and NO emojis!!!!! Yes, these young adults are putting smiley face emojis on job applications.Â
How to shake a person's hand so that it's impactful.
How to dress appropriately for your workplace.  Â
I agree---we taught Chandler from an early age to stand up when he's introduced to someone , look them in the eye, shake their hand, and say "very nice to meet you Mr/Miss (their name )". Also, pulling out a chair for a lady. . .
We were watching that new cowboy show the other night, and I just adore when cowboys take their hats off when meeting a lady---boy it would be nice if that became a permanent "fad"!!!!
When a cowboy tips his hat to me - I MELT! I think that's the most "gentleman" thing EVER!  |
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| ...because my husband is going for a salary position from an hourly position and has no idea how to do this (and nether would I)...negotiate a salary. |
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My Heart Be Happy
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Location: Arkansas | Griz - 2017-08-17 5:50 AM
Chandler's Mom - 2017-08-16 6:42 PM
Herbie - 2017-08-16 12:54 PM
HOW TO FILL OUT A JOB APPLICATION!!!! All while using complete sentences, proper spelling, and NO emojis!!!!! Yes, these young adults are putting smiley face emojis on job applications.Â
How to shake a person's hand so that it's impactful.
How to dress appropriately for your workplace.  Â
I agree---we taught Chandler from an early age to stand up when he's introduced to someone , look them in the eye, shake their hand, and say "very nice to meet you Mr/Miss (their name )". Also, pulling out a chair for a lady. . .
We were watching that new cowboy show the other night, and I just adore when cowboys take their hats off when meeting a lady---boy it would be nice if that became a permanent "fad"!!!!
When a cowboy tips his hat to me - I MELT! I think that's the most "gentleman" thing EVER!
Totally agree! The first time it happened to me I about swooned  |
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| Chandler's Mom - 2017-08-17 8:44 PM
Griz - 2017-08-17 5:50 AM
Chandler's Mom - 2017-08-16 6:42 PM
Herbie - 2017-08-16 12:54 PM
HOW TO FILL OUT A JOB APPLICATION!!!! All while using complete sentences, proper spelling, and NO emojis!!!!! Yes, these young adults are putting smiley face emojis on job applications.Â
How to shake a person's hand so that it's impactful.
How to dress appropriately for your workplace.  Â
I agree---we taught Chandler from an early age to stand up when he's introduced to someone , look them in the eye, shake their hand, and say "very nice to meet you Mr/Miss (their name )". Also, pulling out a chair for a lady. . .
We were watching that new cowboy show the other night, and I just adore when cowboys take their hats off when meeting a lady---boy it would be nice if that became a permanent "fad"!!!!
When a cowboy tips his hat to me - I MELT! I think that's the most "gentleman" thing EVER!
Totally agree! The first time it happened to me I about swooned
That's so funny! That's EXACTLY how I feel, and even though I am OLD, it's only happened to me 3 or 4 times. Seems like fellows from the south get this more. |
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| I know this sounds basic but maybe parents should teach their kids how to feed themselves! A 20 year old kid was working on the same ranch as us last winter and had no clue! My 13 year old would have to tell him what to do! Invited my son over for steak and put it in the microwave for 30 minutes! Needless to say, they didn't have steak! |
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My Heart Be Happy
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Location: Arkansas | Griz - 2017-08-18 5:48 AM
Chandler's Mom - 2017-08-17 8:44 PM
Griz - 2017-08-17 5:50 AM
Chandler's Mom - 2017-08-16 6:42 PM
Herbie - 2017-08-16 12:54 PM
HOW TO FILL OUT A JOB APPLICATION!!!! All while using complete sentences, proper spelling, and NO emojis!!!!! Yes, these young adults are putting smiley face emojis on job applications.Â
How to shake a person's hand so that it's impactful.
How to dress appropriately for your workplace.  Â
I agree---we taught Chandler from an early age to stand up when he's introduced to someone , look them in the eye, shake their hand, and say "very nice to meet you Mr/Miss (their name )". Also, pulling out a chair for a lady. . .
We were watching that new cowboy show the other night, and I just adore when cowboys take their hats off when meeting a lady---boy it would be nice if that became a permanent "fad"!!!!
When a cowboy tips his hat to me - I MELT! I think that's the most "gentleman" thing EVER!
Totally agree! The first time it happened to me I about swooned
That's so funny! That's EXACTLY how I feel, and even though I am OLD, it's only happened to me 3 or 4 times. Seems like fellows from the south get this more.
Oh there's no doubt the Southern guys "get it"----I totally agree, Griz. |
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| Chandler's Mom - 2017-08-17 6:44 PM
Griz - 2017-08-17 5:50 AM
Chandler's Mom - 2017-08-16 6:42 PM
Herbie - 2017-08-16 12:54 PM
HOW TO FILL OUT A JOB APPLICATION!!!! All while using complete sentences, proper spelling, and NO emojis!!!!! Yes, these young adults are putting smiley face emojis on job applications.Â
How to shake a person's hand so that it's impactful.
How to dress appropriately for your workplace.  Â
I agree---we taught Chandler from an early age to stand up when he's introduced to someone , look them in the eye, shake their hand, and say "very nice to meet you Mr/Miss (their name )". Also, pulling out a chair for a lady. . .
We were watching that new cowboy show the other night, and I just adore when cowboys take their hats off when meeting a lady---boy it would be nice if that became a permanent "fad"!!!!
When a cowboy tips his hat to me - I MELT! I think that's the most "gentleman" thing EVER!
Totally agree! The first time it happened to me I about swooned
Me too! Good thing I married a Texas cowboy who does this all the time!!! |
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Location: Armuchee, GA, NW section of Ga | 1. Use Basic common sense. They will need that.
2. How to rely upon yourself to get thru life rather than someone else. Give them the tools they will need to make it in life so they will not have to depend upon someone or the government to support them.
3. Motivation to do more than expected and take pride in doing a job well done.
4. Teach them how to do basic house hold repairs, and car repairs. How to diagnosis a problem. Toilet not flushing, a/c or heater not working....lights not working..how to change a light bulb...
If the car does not start, what to look for...ie does it have gas? Is the battery charged, cables attached, how to jump start a vehicle...etc.
5. Job skills, there is a great demand for blue collar staff, plumbers, electrical workers etc. encourage higher education in something, anything that will last. |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | Sorry if I missed this and its a repete, But How To Change A flat Tire!! LOL..And make sure the emergency brake is set while changing a flat. 
Edited by Southtxponygirl 2017-08-21 10:18 PM
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Location: East Texas | Well, it has been 6 weeks since school started and it has been crazy busy and fun. I made a list of these and added a few others. We have been cleaning out the shop and getting organized. Off of the above list we have learned to use a broom and dust pan, washer/dryer, paint brush, etc. Was kind of amazing to see them try to figure those things out. This week we learned how to read a tape measure. Only one out of 90 students could figure out what the tick marks meant. Friday's assignment was to mark a sheet of plywood into 8 equal squares......there was a lot of head scratching going on, but we got there. This week we are learning to use a jig saw and cut out some fall/halloween decorations. |
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Location: In The Land of Cotton | Great news. Glad you are helping them. They will always remember. |
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| CrossDRanch - 2017-10-16 2:53 PM
Well, it has been 6 weeks since school started and it has been crazy busy and fun. I made a list of these and added a few others. We have been cleaning out the shop and getting organized. Off of the above list we have learned to use a broom and dust pan, washer/dryer, paint brush, etc. Was kind of amazing to see them try to figure those things out. This week we learned how to read a tape measure. Only one out of 90 students could figure out what the tick marks meant. Friday's assignment was to mark a sheet of plywood into 8 equal squares......there was a lot of head scratching going on, but we got there. This week we are learning to use a jig saw and cut out some fall/halloween decorations.
This sounds great!! Kudos to you, you are making a difference!! |
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| CrossDRanch - 2017-10-16 2:53 PM Well, it has been 6 weeks since school started and it has been crazy busy and fun. I made a list of these and added a few others. We have been cleaning out the shop and getting organized. Off of the above list we have learned to use a broom and dust pan, washer/dryer, paint brush, etc. Was kind of amazing to see them try to figure those things out. This week we learned how to read a tape measure. Only one out of 90 students could figure out what the tick marks meant. Friday's assignment was to mark a sheet of plywood into 8 equal squares......there was a lot of head scratching going on, but we got there. This week we are learning to use a jig saw and cut out some fall/halloween decorations.
Sounds like they really need you! Awesome job |
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 Off the Wall Wacky
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Location: Louisiana | Didn't read all the replies, but my ideas for an Ag class...
How To:
tie a knot
change the oil in a car, brake pads, headlights, etc
tractor safety...I hear all too often about someone being run over by a tractor they stepped off of to work on
change a tire
ratchet strap 101...I may or may not have almost lost my husband's 4-wheeler bc I didn't use the straps properly LOL
towing safety
basic animal health...bandaging a wound, worming schedule, etc
hang a door or gate...
So many other things I can't think of currently. Maybe have an anonymous suggestion box so a student can submit something they don't know how to do but may not want to admit?
As a 27yo woman, I'm glad I had people in my life to show me these skills. I recently finished college (FINALLY) and landed a new job in an administrative position, and it is amazing what people don't know. Things I thought were common sense...I assure you my boss cannot do ANY of the above tasks without paying someone else to do them.
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Location: In The Land of Cotton | dashnlotti - 2017-10-19 11:55 AM Didn't read all the replies, but my ideas for an Ag class... How To: tie a knot change the oil in a car, brake pads, headlights, etc tractor safety...I hear all too often about someone being run over by a tractor they stepped off of to work on change a tire ratchet strap 101...I may or may not have almost lost my husband's 4-wheeler bc I didn't use the straps properly LOL towing safety basic animal health...bandaging a wound, worming schedule, etc hang a door or gate... So many other things I can't think of currently. Maybe have an anonymous suggestion box so a student can submit something they don't know how to do but may not want to admit? As a 27yo woman, I'm glad I had people in my life to show me these skills. I recently finished college (FINALLY) and landed a new job in an administrative position, and it is amazing what people don't know. Things I thought were common sense...I assure you my boss cannot do ANY of the above tasks without paying someone else to do them.
The gal I just hired to help in the office didn't know how to work a type writer or fax machine. |
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Off the Wall Wacky
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Location: Louisiana | 3canstorun - 2017-10-19 11:02 AM
dashnlotti - 2017-10-19 11:55 AM Didn't read all the replies, but my ideas for an Ag class... How To: tie a knot change the oil in a car, brake pads, headlights, etc tractor safety...I hear all too often about someone being run over by a tractor they stepped off of to work on change a tire ratchet strap 101...I may or may not have almost lost my husband's 4-wheeler bc I didn't use the straps properly LOL towing safety basic animal health...bandaging a wound, worming schedule, etc hang a door or gate... So many other things I can't think of currently. Maybe have an anonymous suggestion box so a student can submit something they don't know how to do but may not want to admit? As a 27yo woman, I'm glad I had people in my life to show me these skills. I recently finished college (FINALLY) and landed a new job in an administrative position, and it is amazing what people don't know. Things I thought were common sense...I assure you my boss cannot do ANY of the above tasks without paying someone else to do them.
The gal I just hired to help in the office didn't know how to work a type writer or fax machine. Â
Well, I nearly didn't get hired bc my only previous experience is retail, and only dummies work retail, right? (insert eye roll)
They were shocked I could use the fax and adding machines, so I guess that's common LOL. I also think they were shocked they didn't have to teach me phone manners, I was used to screening calls and taking messages already.
I want to add one thing to my list... MANNERS.
I was an extremely shy child. BUT, I knew how to speak to an adult. And I spoke when spoken to, maybe not very loudly, but I did!
MANY kids I've encountered have no idea how to talk to people...or how to use and count money. |
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Meanest Teacher!!!
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Location: sunny california | I took ag class in high school. we learned how to turn hay in the field by hand and to halter break colts. yep teacher got his hay turned and colts broke for free, but we got a fun A. we went on a ton of trips in fact it was almost every other day as the class was small and many had their own cars and follwed the teacher, prolly could not do that today. got to go to some horse trainers and see their best horses cut. this teacher also talked about retirement saving as he was getting ready to retire. that was the most fun class and prolly kept me from dropping out |
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