How to Train Yourself to Be a Spy

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Especially if you have wooden floors. Creaks can always give a spy away. When walking, stay near walls as the floor in those areas will creak less, and travel down stairs on all fours. When walking, land feet on the ball of your foot and roll into the toes, making no noise. ^{[1]
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Always find places to hear but you're still not noticed. Listening through vents is one of the best techniques for hearing secret conversations while not being seen. Stay low, and do what you can to not move if suspected. ^{[2]
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Even household items can be very useful. You can watch videos on YouTube on how to make cheap and effective tools to help you. The most useful of all tools is a recording device, such as an audio recorder, wire or notepad. ^{[3]
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Take what you know you'll need, not what you think you'll want!
The best time for missions is during the night, where you can't be seen. To get a better night vision, duck low and use light reflecting off of objects to see better. Wait 20 minutes to have full night vision. ^{[4]
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In case you get caught, you will need to defend. Escape is always good, but be ready to disable the target then escape.
It's not very likely that you’ll get away from a gunman, but it's good to be prepared. Get a partner and let him throw soft balls, such as tennis balls, at you and you must dodge them. It is encouraged to also stretch before doing any espionage.
Getting accustomed to using your other senses can really come in handy. Try sitting in a quiet, dark room for extended periods of time to hone and develop senses.
If you're trying to blend in, it won't work if you're jumping around like a kangaroo. Practice getting into a prone position quickly without hassle. This may also come in handy.
You'll never know if someone could be listening, so practice something like navy hand signals, or use a code (Morse, roman sticks, anagrams, etc.). ^{[5]
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Is it possible to be a spy as a kid?

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Of course! Just you make sure that won't get in trouble from your parents. Or, if you are the sneaky type (like me), just don't let them know.

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What can I do if I don't have the materials for spy gadgets?

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Just don't use spy gadgets. Instead of using spy gadgets, use your senses and spying abilities.

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What if I don't have a partner?

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Work on your own. If you encounter a situation you could use a partner, pretend you have a partner by saying, "look over there, that's my partner" when it isn't really him or her. Then, the person will be distracted and you can escape.

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Practice, practice, practice!

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Wait 20 minutes in the dark if you find yourself in it. After 20 minutes, your full night vision will kick in.

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Refrain from light sources. They will give you away. Do not use flashlights or electronics, or anything with an LED. Cover LEDs on electronics with two pieces of duct tape.

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Avoid forests! It's a trap, full of anything that will make noise.

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If your covert operation happens to be during the day, wear clothes that are unrecognizable and blend in.

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Try your best not to do anything illegal.

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If you hear something like, "Someone is going to rob a bank," tell the police, not telling when you knew something is accessory to the crime. However unlikely, illegal incidents must be reported anonymously.

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Things You'll Need

Dark, black clothes that make little to no noise.
One recording device (notepad, noise recorder, etc.)
A clean cloth. Why? Read tips.
A spare pair of shoes

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