People Are Sharing The Everyday Skills They're Convinced Most Adults Never Learned

"All of us rely on a set of basic skills to navigate life, from cooking a simple meal to reading social cues. These abilities help us take care of ourselves and connect with others smoothly. Most of us pick them up gradually, often without even noticing, and don't even realize we're doing them. But occasionally, we meet people who struggle with certain essential skills, which reminds us that these abilities aren't just "nice to have" but actually crucial for functioning in society."

"Recently, I came across a post where redditor SoulDV was curious about some of the skills that most people lack (or perhaps are starting to disappear) when they asked: "What's a 'basic skill' you're convinced most adults secretly don't have?" The thread, of course, got a ton of responses. Below are the top and most often repeated "basic skills" that people said a lot of adults are missing:"

Basic life skills include practical tasks such as cooking a simple meal and social competencies like reading cues. Most people acquire these abilities gradually and unconsciously through everyday practice. Some adults, however, struggle with certain essential skills, revealing gaps that impair independent living and social interaction. Frequently missing skills span both practical self-care and interpersonal awareness. Identifying these widespread gaps underscores the need for deliberate teaching, reinforcement, and practice of basic skills to support functioning, autonomy, and smoother connections within communities.

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