Step 3: Pretend It Wasn't Me

When the inevitable happens, and you're in a tight spot, just pretend it wasn't you. It's not that hard, really.

Here are some advanced techniques for when you need to feign innocence:

• Use a convincing tone of voice.
• Make eye contact, but not too much eye contact.
• Practice your "who, me?" face.
• Deny, deny, deny, but not too loudly.
• Point to your imaginary friend.

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