By Stefan Chapman

Dear Stefan

What is the best excuse when I’m late for a class?

Being late for class is just fine as long as you can lie your way out. Most people who come to class late come unprepared having to think of a lie off the top of their head. Don’t do that. Crawl into class, pretend to be injured. Tell the teacher there was a terrible accident that made you accidentally late for class. If you know you’re going to be late. Text a friend to tell them to let the teacher know you’re going to make grand entrance. Enter classroom doing something outrageous, and say it was all part of the plan. If none of these ideas work try just showing up to class on time.

Dear Stefan

I’m a liar, how do I win the trustworthiness award this month?

The best way to be trusted is to lie. The people who have the most interesting (made up) stories are the people you want to be friends with, and the people you may later tell your secrets too. Try utilizing your talents as a liar. Lie to get close to people so they will trust enough to give you the trustworthiness award. Another thing you could do as a liar is tell your teachers that many students have volunteered you for the trustworthiness award. Bring in a typed list of names of people in the directory, and say they all volunteered you. Though in the end if all you’re lying catches up with you just try telling the truth.