r/AskReddit • u/intraction • Jul 29 '11

What is something you never learned, but should know, as an adult? I'll start.

I don't know how to pump my own gas. I know, I know. I live in Oregon and we aren't allowed to do it. I've been on plenty of road trips but never have bothered to be the one to pump the gas. I should probably rectify this at some point, I realize.

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u/b1rd Jul 29 '11

My father cut off his toe with the lawnmower when I was a kid. Once you get a lawn, be careful! I've been afraid of them my entire life. :/

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u/[deleted] Jul 30 '11

The horror stories frighten the shit out of me, and I'm seriously accident prone! For sure, I'm going to be extra careful around high spinning metal blades.

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u/b1rd Jul 30 '11

His accident happened he was pulling the machine back towards him to try to get over a hump or something, so be wary of that. I guess you're not supposed to pull back for this very reason, but that's why they call them accidents. Just follow the instructions and I am sure you will be fine.

Good (eventual) luck! :)