“When you enter a raffle, fold or crinkle your ticket of paper a little bit.”

“Tell the truth 99% of the time.

Then when you have that credibility, you’re free to lie and people will believe you.”

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u/thinkdeep

3.

“I was in a three-person team in Home Ec in high school.

I always volunteered to do the dishes.

Morgan Freeman, dressed in a white shirt and black jacket, smiles and points his finger while sitting on a talk show set

“Never give away your full hand when you start a new job.

Hide some of your skills and talents until you need them to get ahead.

It’s always easier to ‘improve’ when you’re starting at 50% capacity.”

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u/PenislavVaginavich

5.

It’s meant to be used by rescue service/firemen.”

“‘Kill them with kindness’ is the biggest troll ever.

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Whenever someone is super mad at you, dont fight back.

Listen to them and dont respond with anything mean.

It will drive them nuts and save you such a big headache.”

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u/HippoPebo

7.

“I have five different 1-litre water bottles, one for each day of the week.

Living alone, I haven’t had to buy bottled water or a water filter in 11 years.”

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“When you enter a raffle, fold or crinkle your ticket of paper a little bit.

It makes it slightly more likely to be drawn.

It’s worked for me a few times, and I feel a little guilty every time.”

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you’re able to use apps that let you schedule a fake incoming call at a specific time.

When the call comes in, excuse yourself and say you have to take it.

Instant escape without any awkward explanations."

Two people draw raffle tickets from a box at an outdoor event. One person holds tickets while another reaches inside the box

“Need more time on a deadline?

Send an email late at night with an attachment you know wont open.

The next day, apologise and send the correct one.

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Buys you almost a full day.”

u/CompetitiveMoose9

13.

“Some app games make you wait a certain amount of time to get more lives.

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I havent had to wait for new lives in YEARS.”

u/bambamslammer22

15.

“Confidently stating ‘And you know I’m right’ after presenting your argument can be surprisingly effective.

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People are often swayed by conviction, even if the logic isn’t entirely sound.”

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