TIP: The Best Thing I Ever Learned...

from a guy I used to date - how to get the lid off a jar. I consider this one of the single most useful things I've ever been taught.

So, in the spirit of sharing: Simply stick a knife under any tightly-fitted lid of a jar. You'll hear a soft 'pop', and you're good to go. No need to jiggle or scrape underneath, no more sprained wrists or knocking on the neighbour's door for help (and pity). And no more opportunities for the man of the house to show off his 'guns'.

I've since used this trick to make friends and influence people, performing at numerous parties and to large crowds. Try it.