DIY gentleman's set. Gentleman's set: from knife to carcass

Sometimes you find yourself in a situation where you really need some little thing, but you don’t have it at hand, as if on purpose. And then you have to get out of it as best you can. If only you had somewhere in your bag a “gentleman’s kit”, which we periodically hear about, - and then some difficulties that suddenly arise could be solved on the spot. So what is included in this “set for boys”? We have presented eight things that are best to have with you at all times.

I first tried to understand what was included in the notorious “gentleman’s set”, and typed this phrase into a search engine. For some reason, one link gave me a list of clothes exclusively - trousers, T-shirt, jeans, etc. Another link already had something more understandable - a condom, a flask with cognac, a telephone...

Suddenly my eye caught on “mascara”, and I began to seriously doubt that this was a set specifically for gentlemen. And even the author’s excuse - that it was an unexpected gift for her - for some reason did not reassure me.

Each man will have his own set of necessary little things - for example, a bald man does not need a comb at all. Which, by the way, is not needed even by “hairy” people - who are used to “combing” their fingers outside the house. But, nevertheless, there are some things that almost every man may often need.

A wallet and a credit card are not included in this list; their constant availability seems to be clear to everyone.

Penknife. Quite a useful item that combines things needed in different situations. A good pocketknife puts it all together, and who knows when and where you might need scissors, a screwdriver or a corkscrew.

Condom. An item that will clearly cause confusion in your girlfriend if you don’t use it with her. But, in the end, this thing can turn out to be a convenient waterproof cover in some extremely wet situation (here everyone decides for themselves the degree of “wetness”). The main thing is not to tarnish your reputation.

Flash drive. In the digital age, this subject has become one of the most relevant. Text, photos, drawings, and other useful digital information can be easily contained in this small “box”. Rumor has it that in the future it will be possible to digitize even large objects. True, if we talk about technological progress, in some organizations - I personally encountered this - they still use only a fax (okay, at least not a teletype), without even suspecting the presence of e-mail.

Pen. Even though the digital space is becoming more and more integrated into our lives, the need to carry a fountain pen still remains. (Although some, it seems, have even forgotten how to write.) When choosing this “device” of the last century, give preference to classic blue ink. Some documents can only be signed in this color.

Handkerchief. There is probably no need to explain why you need such a thing - snot or tears (of course - stingy men's). In the end, you can brush off the dirt from your shoes so as not to carry around a shoe brush or a special sponge. True, for my shoes myself, if there is a sudden need to put them in order, I use disposable napkins, which are also lying around in my bag.

Needle. Of course - with thread. No, no one is going to make a tailor out of you. But sometimes a needle may really be needed urgently. For example, a button came off, but in a place where it would be impossible to do without it. And it happens that a needle is not needed for its intended purpose - a friend’s player was malfunctioning, and it had to be rebooted, but there was nothing suitable for this (like a nail) at hand.

Flashlight. In the dark this thing can really come in handy. Especially if there is dirt in the yard near the house or there is no light in the entrance, which is not so rare. You don’t have to carry a serious flashlight with a powerful lamp and three or four lighting modes; you can simply hang a small diode flashlight-keychain on your keys.

Telephone. There are people who still don't use it. I don’t know how well they succeed, but such personalities really do exist in our time. In fact, a phone can simultaneously be a calculator, a voice recorder, a notebook, and even a camera or video camera for some urgent documentary recording.

One of my friends, having learned about the topic of the article - “Necessary men’s little things”, immediately said: “A man should have his head with him at all times!” I don’t know about her (my friend), but it seems to me that the head is not such a small thing after all. And for some it’s even a luxury

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Even the President of America has his own secret strategic briefcase - and why, one wonders, are you worse? Moreover, your goals are much more noble: for example, to quickly and with minimal losses transfer the lady you like to a horizontal position. Well, let's try to figure out its contents - but not to go beyond the family (or, for now, bachelor) budget.

Condoms

In fact, most Gentleman's Sets are limited to them. In any case, leaving the house without at least a pair of rubber (read latex) products in your pocket is strictly prohibited! In addition, condoms are useful even at the initial stage: by accidentally flashing them in front of a girl in a cafe, you significantly increase your chances of getting into bed - she will already be aware that safety in sex is not the last thing for you.

Wallet

This accessory itself is not as important as its contents. It’s no secret that money can buy, if not everything, then a lot - including the affections of many young ladies. Therefore, do not forget to periodically demonstrate to the lady your solvency.

Flask with cognac

Sometimes a sip of a good and strong drink helps not only to cheer up, but also to relax. In addition, going out for coffee together during office hours can unobtrusively turn into a romantic “coffee with cognac.” And then a romantic dinner is just around the corner. And then until breakfast.

Mascara

This item is good because it combines a good gift and a sign of attention. The girl should be pleased. The main thing is that the mascara is expensive and famous. And, of course, do not buy it under any circumstances: the easiest way is to get the subject from a familiar beauty editor from a glossy magazine.

Telephone

Naturally, he must be able to do everything in the world. Show funny videos, play romantic melodies, take pictures of her unearthly beauty (just try to take a bad shot!), send money to her mobile phone and many other useful things. Ideally, buy yourself a good communicator: even outside the Gentleman's Set, it will clearly not be out of place.

Miramistin

A good antiseptic will never hurt in our business - you never know what kind of obstacles await you on the thorny path of a real man. It’s good if it’s just a sore throat or stomatitis, but what if it’s something more challenging?

Two cinema tickets

As practice shows, a planned trip to the cinema evokes much less positive emotions among young ladies than a sudden surprise. Try to just buy tickets sometime and present her with a fait accompli five minutes before the show. Naturally, you should walk two steps away - obstacle racing is inappropriate here: after sweating a lot during the cross-country, it will be more difficult to get into a romantic mood.

Book

No one doubts that a book is a man's friend. All that remains is to find out to what extent this very book is your woman’s friend. One will like a guy with a volume of Baudelaire under his arm, the other will enthusiastically notice something like Jane Austen. But it’s still better not to take risks with Sorokin, Henry Miller or Selby - some young ladies are afraid of brutal countercultural guys like fire.

Car keys

So what if you don’t have a spectacular black BMW, and don’t expect to? This is not at all a reason to deny yourself the pleasure of once again waving a bunch of keys with the famous logo in front of a neat woman’s nose. Car keys are an undoubted sign of male success. So use it to your advantage. You can always say that the iron horse itself is gathering dust at the service station. Well, then it will be seen - maybe by the time you have to present the car, interest rates on loans will fall below the plinth.

Chocolate

Most girls actually have a terrible sweet tooth. By consuming chocolate, they are charged with endorphins and become kinder, which also affects their disposition towards you. But here, too, you need to use the principle of surprise, so that she does not have time to think about all the disadvantages of such an act, but quickly and shamelessly eats the chocolate bar you snatched.

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