This is especially important when something's just happened that people will be tempted to blame you for. See #10 for additional advice. The further you can get from the scene of the crime, the easier #1 will be.

This is especially good when dealing with men. Most people would rather toy with someone they think harmless, rather then kill them outright -- giving you a chance to escape and get even later. It's also useful when dodging unpleasant work.

There are lots of times this supercedes the previous two. Keep it in mind at all times. "Oh Josh" expressions, giggles and on-demand-shyness are a must. Blushing and boo-boo faces with quivering lip a plus.

Invulnerable armor, bullet-proof horse, known to be hostile and violent at times. Is also *extremely* protective. Lord of his own realm with small army.
Makes dating very difficult.

See "hostile" above, only younger and without the horse.

Also known as "hellhounds." They're big. They're tough. Blindly loyal, occasionally vicious, travel in packs and eat Mercedes as fast-food. Give references to Uncle Corwin and King Random for further, personal, descriptions.

See #3.

They're big. They're heavy. They hurt.

Lots of them. Some with very odd abilities. Some with armies. This is less affective on popular relatives, but will still work on new and/or unpopular ones. Not a hand to be played often as said relatives are a little touchy.

Very fast. Ping-bong ball targets are very hard to hit. Think fast, move faster.

Bonus -- don't wear sleeves. Never be as you appear and you always have the upper hand.

It's important! Don't forget it.

*Always* have a scapegoat in mind before proceeding into forbidden activities. This also applies to alibies. See #1 for additional tips.