Q&A for How to Be a Spy

Of course. Lean and practice until your late teens or when you legally become an adult. Practice makes perfect, and as a kid you might be better off starting with spying on a friend to see if you're capable of actually performing as a spy.

Lie detection requires paying close attention to the person talking, ideally to the microexpressions that flash across his or her face for an instant at a time. Other signs include talking too quickly or too slowly, blinking rapidly, or rubbing the nose or eyes.

Spies can do well with spare cash, a cell phone, scarf, tape recorder, digital camera, extra batteries, flashlight, compass, robe, safety pins and string.

It depends on where you are spying. You should wear something that helps you blend in, depending on the situation. For example, if you are spying at school, you could wear jeans, sneakers, and a t-shirt. If you are spying at a formal event, you could wear a suit or fancy dress. Avoid bright colors, such as neon or red, as they will draw attention to you.

Your partner should be be completely loyal and able to keep secrets. If you aren't tech-savvy, look for someone familiar with finding information online.

Look for a place that is private and off-the-beaten path. It may be an empty classroom at school, a corner of a park that is less frequented than others or an abandoned building that no one goes into any more.

Many spying missions don't require anything more than a pair of binoculars. If you enjoy spy gear, you can make a hidden camera or install keylogging software. Careful: these tools may be illegal to use for some purposes.

You can have a special place outside of your house where you can keep your things. Or, keep things in places that seem normal but are really hiding your spy stuff. For example, hollow books or shoe boxes.

Instead of telling them it is spy gear, tell them the notebook contains your journal, drawings or school notes.

Get a friend in their teens. Ask them to take you to the place so that, if anyone asks why you're there, you can just say you're with a family member/friend.

Try to lose them by hiding in plain sight within a crowd or group of people, or even by hiding in a cabinet or other enclosed space. If that doesn't work, call the police and say you're being stalked. Or, if you're not in danger, go up to the spy and ask them why they're spying on you and if they would like to talk about your personal life over a cup of coffee -- then make up fake details to share with them.

If you can't find a trustworthy partner, I suggest going solo. You can still do it on your own just as well. Just keep your eyes peeled for a partner in the future, if you want.

Don't. Look back on your time together beforehand, and try to remember if she's ever been a blabbermouth, a liar, or anything like that. If so, tell someone who you can absolutely trust.

Turn the knob slowly and quietly. If you do it right, they won't notice. If they do happen to notice, take your hand off the knob and step away and hide for a second. After you have successfully turned the knob, open the door about 3/4 inch. A good method is to gradually open the door. Open 1/2 inch every 45 seconds so they will not notice. Also, you can record what someone is saying by putting the bottom of your phone by the bottom of the floor. Carefully place it on the ground. Lastly, if you put the top of you phone under the door abut 1 inch with the camera enabled you can see what is in the room.

Try to be sneaky by taking off your shoes, so there will be less noises. You can also walk really slow and on tip toes.

Martial arts, technology, science, foreign languages, and sociology. All of these subjects will help you prepare for your missions and better understand your targets.

You can't, unless you are working with them, working for them, or absolutely trust them.

Yes, you can be a spy alone. You don't have to belong to any group.

You can find it on online stores like Amazon, eBay and Flipkart. You can also find it at a toy store or gadget store. You can download spy gear apps on your phone and even make your own gear at home.

Don't let her manipulate you into admitting it. Friends should respect your right to keep a secret. If someone's close to discovering you, you can attempt the fake reveal: "admitting" a secret that isn't true so she stops being suspicious. Trying this on a friend is not recommended, as it may ruin the friendship if she figures it out.

Practice, and believe in yourself. Have confidence and stop thinking you're not good enough.

Try spying on your friends, making a secret spy group or spying on someone else. You can also work on your fitness tracks. Once you are sure about your training you can start handling cases like who is stealing your money on Christmas when all your relatives are at home, or who steals things from your class when your class goes to the library.

Ask friends you completely trust if they have an interest in spying. If any say yes, ask them to join your group.

Not normally. Unless you are on a really dangerous mission where you might die.

It depends on if you share a room or not. If you share a room then no, if you don't then yes.

Yes.

Most agencies require spies to be at least 18 years old.

Baby powder sticks to the oils left behind by fingerprints.

Read books about James Bond, Nancy Drew, and Hercule Poirat. Those are good spy and mystery books.

Work on your skills and try to improve. It also helps to make maps and plans before missions.