Hard to open Stiff Jars?

Can you open hard stiff Jars? Why is it mostly Pickles Jars are tough to open?
Would you be ashame if your BF could not open them?

I use an old-fashioned bottle opener to just barely lift the side of the lid enough for air to get in, and then open by hand. Works every time.

don't buy jars

edit: which makes me wonder. Is that an advicein the poll? Like, "folks, DON'T BUY JARS!"

tap the edges with a butter knife a few times

I usually just bang the lid against the counter, and it pops open.

...although sometimes it won't close...

if that happens, I use a ziploc baggie.

I use a spoon or a knife to tap the lid, and normally it pops open after that. Or, I run the lid under very hot water.

Originally Posted by IWantToTellYou

I use a spoon or a knife to tap the lid, and normally it pops open after that. Or, I run the lid under very hot water.

Wont traces of water get in the jar?

You could always turn the jar upside down and bang the lid on a hard, flat surface a couple of times. Usually works best on tile floor. Not too hard though, don't want to break anything. It works!

I can usually get the lid off first time. I like the popping sound the lid makes when it comes off. Never ever let the jar see that it's getting the better of you!