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Are you tired? Has school been getting you down? Are you devastated by the sound of immature bickering teens littering the halls - their faces clumped with excessive make-up and the guys trying to seem mature? If you answered yes to any of these questions - read on my friend. Learn how to skip school, the right way.
Steps
Method 1
Method 1 of 3:
Before you leave
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1Follow your typical morning routines. Get dressed, shower, and eat breakfast as if you are going to school.
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2Fit in with the older people. Do not wear really tight skinny jeans and tight imitation prep tees like, American Eagle, Hollister, Abercrombie, or Aeropostale. You don't want to scream teenager from afar or even up close. You must dress like you are older, so pull out the old sweater, boots, looser skinny jeans. You might even wanna try sweatpants.
- Girls: Do not wear jeans that look like they came out of a spray can; drop that. Wear preppy sweaters and fitted boot cut or loose denim. Trouser pants are better. You should wear minimal make up, lip stain, and mascara. Do not carry tote bags, but opt for medium sized purses that have structure. Avoid tacky-looking glittery or bags with childish designs as well.
- Boys: Drop the baseball caps and skater styled sagging pants. Yes, this means you must use a belt and keep your boxers in tact. Wear some of your dad's shirts, or maybe his sports coat. You want to appear to be over the teen crowd.
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3Pack an over-sized lunch with lots of goodies. Fruits, sandwiches, and drinks would be ideal. If you snack a lot, think, it is going to be a fun 8 hours, you need energy to keep you alert.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 3:
Get out of school
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1Ask your friends for the best cutting route to become unnoticed. Make sure to do this a couple of days before you cut school, or they may want to tag along.
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2Stay undercover. Try not to be noticed of seen by many people in the hallways. Hiding in the bathroom stalls normally works.
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3Leave school fifteen to twenty minutes before school starts. Security guards don't check the cameras until five minutes to the bell. If you drive, this will be fairly easy. Just get in your car and pull out.
- However, if you walk, this will be easy as well. Just walk the route most kids of your school walk. If a teacher asks you where you're going, which they rarely to almost do, tell them your running to the gas station to get chips for lunch, or getting a drink of water or something out of your locker.
- If you catch the bus, make sure to know a different route than everyone else. Nothing is worse than having 30 kids see you at school.
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4Once you leave school, relax completely. Enjoy the feeling that rides over you from fear and happiness. Your head will feel clear and free. Take a moment to enjoy it, close your eyes and bask in it.
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5Find a place to go.
- Hitting small thrift stores while cutting school can be fun and easy. No one usually shops during morning hours, so the selection will be greater. Even if you hate thrift stores, you can browse through the racks. It's always temperature controlled in places like that. Make sure to bring about $10 to $15 dollars in hand.
- Libraries are cozy and safe. You can catch up on music, read books, write stories, anything! You can even stay away from people in small, secluded corners.
- Try the park. It's free and you'll be basking in the nice air.
- Go to the movies. No one can distinguish who you are when you're sitting in a dark room. Morning movies are cheaper, so you'll be able to catch the latest blockbuster at a low price.
- Avoid real public places. This includes malls, amusement parks, and around other schools. Many officers patrol areas nearby, and might ask questions if you're seen.
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Method 3
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How to act
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1Behave. Adults walk straight, and slower than teenagers. Teenagers tend to walk with life. Older people do not while adults tend to look around slower than most teenagers. Try to appear as a young college student at most and be realistic. Confidence is key. People 18 and over are usually more confident than younger teenagers when speaking in public and interacting with one another.
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2If an adult speaks to you, it is best to smile slightly and nod. Carry out the conversation taking longer breaths.
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3Do not be afraid to speak and sharpen your vocabulary at tad bit.
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4Never return to school the day you ditched school. Go home at the time you'd usually arrive home. If a parent asks you what you did in school, calmly say something along the lines of, "School was alright. We read a couple of chapters in _________ and I ran around a bit in P.E."
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Warnings
- Do not randomly speak to strangers.⧼thumbs_response⧽
- Ditching with a low key friend is easier than ditching with a kid you're trying to impress.⧼thumbs_response⧽
- If at any time somebody makes you feel uncomfortable, forget that you're skipping school and alert somebody, immediately.⧼thumbs_response⧽
- Beware of the consequences of ditching school.⧼thumbs_response⧽
- In some jurisdictions, truancy is illegal. You and/or your parents can be fined or even go to jail. Research local laws before skipping.⧼thumbs_response⧽
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Things You'll Need
- Cash ($20 dollars is ideal)
- Mature purse
- Packed lunch
- Transportation (Your car, the bus, or on foot)
- A good attitude.
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