1. What is the most important practical skill in modern society?

There are many differing opinions on what is the most important practical skill in modem society. Personally, I believe that communication skills are vital to a person^ success in modem society. The ability to speak persuasively and effectively communicate one?s ideas are essential skills for the modem professional world. However, there are some people who would argue that domestic pratical skills are more important. There are many people who believe that cooking is the most important practical skill both in modem society and throughout history. Food and cooking are essential to life therefore it is easy to understand why some may believe cooking is the most important practical skill in modem society.

2. What kinds of skills are difficult to learn?

All skills are difficult to learn at first as learning a new skill takes time and patience. However, some skills are definitely harder to learn than others. A very difficult skill to learn is playing a musical instrument. To become very good at a certain instrument can take years and years of practice. Therefore, learning an instrument is a very difficult skill to learn. However, for children learning new skills such as playing an instrument or learning a new language can be very easy for them to learn. It is far more difficult for adults to learn new skills such as these, this is why it is better to learn difficult skills at a young age.

3.What kinds of professions require practical skills?

There are many different professions which require practical skills. To be a chef, one must have the practical skill of cooking. To be a carpenter one must have practical skills of carpentry, to be a landscaper one must have a practical skill of gardening. These sorts of professions are still very common in small rural villages where gardeners and carpenters are needed in high demand. However, in cities these jobs are much rarer. Modem professions are often based intellectual skills and specialised knowledge such as economics and finance. Therefore, practical skills are becoming less required for professions in large urban cities.

4.What are some special skills that people can learn?

Some people learn special skills to give them unique advantages in life. It is good to learn rare skills which can set you apart from the common person. Learning an uncommon language is one special skill someone can learn to set yourself apart from other people. There are also many professions which require specialised skills such as advance computing or accounting. Many young people are eager to learn special skills so that they can get ahead in the professional world. In contrast, older people are more likely to develop good practical skills as these were more essential to their professional world.