This might not work all the time, and perhaps you keep up a little better with your gas gauge than I do. But how great is it that you’re connected to so many people across the globe, on a rather personal basis? The person who you shared the viral puppy video with may be the person to answer your “I’m stuck at exit 2 on Rt 24 in RI – Anyone around to bring me gas?” tweet.

So you’re at the movie theatre (or on your way) and you still haven’t decided between The Curious Case of Benjamin Button or Slumdog Millionaire. Fire up your phone and your Twitter app to get recommendations from those you trust. This can work for shopping too!

This is my favorite “real life” use for Twitter. Can’t afford a hotel room for a conference? Book one with a Twitter friend (or stay at their house). Don’t have anyone to go skiing with? Ask your Twitter friends! Who said social media was for the socially-inept?