How to Be a Skillfull Eavesdropper

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Focus only on what you want to hear.

   Try to tune out all other noises.
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   Step 2: Think only about what you are hearing.

   Don't let random thoughts distract you. ,, Put your ear to the door and try to focus on listening to the speaker. , Make sure your phone is on silent.
   
   Using the house phone or another phone, call your cell phone, sneak into the room and press "talk" on your phone and go back into the room or closet you were in.
   
   You should be able to hear everything.
   
   Be sure not to make noise, as the speaker may hear you over the phone. , Is your TV on? Turn it off.
   
   Is your little sibling bugging you? Lock yourself in your room.
   
   Without background noise, you will be able to hear a whole lot better! , If you can't exactly hear the speaker, you can piece the details you DID hear together and get the basic idea. , Remember, you are trying to stay a SECRET! , It will be really obvious that you are there.
   
   Instead, try to be near the speaker, but not in the same room. , A closet is a good place to eavesdrop.
   
   Nobody will know you are there. ,, They may bark at you and give you away. , Siblings will be siblings, and they will probably tell on you. , Try to keep quiet when eavesdropping. , Not only will they think you are a stalker, but they will tell the speaker. , If you heard something serious, or otherwise dangerous, tell a trusted adult. ,, Now you know something you shouldn't! , Enjoy learning secrets!
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   Step 3: If you have to

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   Step 4: put yourself into a closet or a small

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   Step 5: quiet place like that to eliminate distractions.

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   Step 6: Go into a room will little to no background noises.

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   Step 7: Put your cell phone in the room the speaker is in.

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   Step 8: Eliminate all background noise.

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   Step 9: Remember every detail you hear.

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    Step 10: Crack the door open a bit

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    Step 11: but not so much that it is obvious.

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    Step 12: Don't go under a table or chair.

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    Step 13: Go somewhere where people don't usually go.

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    Step 14: Don't wear shoes that make noise

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    Step 15: jewelery that makes noise

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    Step 16: or really anything that makes noise.

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    Step 17: Make sure there are no pets around

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    Step 18: especially dogs.

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    Step 19: Don't let any siblings know

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    Step 20: especially younger siblings.

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    Step 21: Don't let anyone hear you.

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    Step 22: Don't let anyone see you.

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    Step 23: It depends on why you were eavesdropping.

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    Step 24: If you heard people making fun of you or something along those lines

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    Step 25: confront the person

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    Step 26: but don't reveal that you heard them talking about you.

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    Step 27: If it was something silly

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    Step 28: like what you got for your birthday or a funny secret about a family member

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    Step 29: keep it to yourself.

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    Step 30: And that is how you skillfully eavesdrop!

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