How to use a compass -- Ballroom dancing for guys -- Tools and how to use them -- Mix the perfect cocktail -- Hold a baby -- Five knots worth knowing -- Train your dog -- Make small talk -- Shave properly -- Tie a tie -- Survive an animal attack -- Jumpstart a car -- Protect yourself during a lightning storm -- Ask for a raise -- Amaze your friends -- Defend yourself in a fistfight -- Forecast the weather -- Run a marathon -- Ride a horse -- Finding directions without a compass -- Smoke a cigar -- Deliver a speech -- Build a fire -- Carve a turkey -- Fix a flat tire -- Make a great first impression -- Win an arm wrestle -- Complain and get results -- The art of archery -- Play chess -- Build a shelter in the wild -- Write a thank-you note -- Perform the Heimlich maneuver -- Have a healthy heart -- Get bigger biceps -- Paddle a canoe -- Avoid jet lag -- Buy a speedboat -- Chop down a tree -- Create the ultimate bachelor pad -- Carve a pumpkin -- Host a barbecue -- Shine your shoes -- Plant a tree -- Improve your spelling -- Open a stuck jar lid -- Impress your boss -- Travel light -- Play poker like a pro -- Advanced driving skills -- Get served in a crowded bar -- Get the best table in a restaurant -- Hit a golf ball -- Quit smoking -- Mow the lawn -- Pitch a curveball -- Shoot a free throw -- Order and eat sushi -- Twelve interview tips -- Prepare a romantic dinner -- Get perfect abs -- Make the perfect burger -- Wrap a gift -- Speed-read -- Spot a liar -- Break up with a woman tactfully -- Help a hangover -- Trace your family tree -- Bowl a strike.
Summary:
Gone are the days when guys got by on a firm handshake and a high tolerance for whiskey. In an age when men are practicing yoga and getting manicures, but are still expected to open jars and change flat tires, it's no wonder they feel like they've lost their bearings. Well, here's the compass that will lead them in the right direction! The Guide for Guys walks men through all the things they should--but too often, don't---know. For example, when attacked in the wild, should you play dead, fight back, or run? What is the proper etiquette when hosting a barbecue? Is there a surefire way to impress your boss? From changing directions on the dance floor to wielding a circular saw, from a burly "man's man" to a borderline metrosexual, this amusingly illustrated guide is the go-to book for every guy!-- Publisher
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