| “Trick or treat” tips | | | | Always say "trick or treat" with a smile. Sure it's |
| | | | | cheesy, but it'll get you candy. Complimenting the |
| You Will Need? | | | | homeowner on her decorations helps too. |
| ·An awesome costume | | | | TIP: If candy matters more to you than your |
| ·A small candy bucket | | | | integrity, carry an extra bucket and say it's for a |
| ·A large durable bag, preferably drawstring | | | | sick friend or sibling. |
| ·A strong adult or a bicycle with a basket | | | | |
| ·An extra mask or costume | | | | |
| ·An extra bucket | | | | Step 4: Empty pail into larger sack |
| | | | | Empty your pitiful little pail into a larger sack |
| Step 1: Wear a great costume | | | | every few houses. People are more generous if |
| Buy or make a great costume. No one likes to | | | | you arrive almost empty-handed. Stash the sack |
| give candy to kids who think they're too cool to | | | | in your bike basket or with your adult chaperone. |
| dress up. | | | | TIP: After emptying your bucket, hit up the good |
| | | | | candy-givers again by simply slipping on another |
| Step 2: Hit the streets early | | | | mask. |
| Hit the streets early, when everyone is fully | | | | |
| stocked. You'll also be first to the houses where | | | | Step 5: Be excited |
| people leave out bowls of candy for you to | | | | Be excited! Tell everyone they're giving out your |
| indulge in "on your honor." | | | | favorite candy; that way you won't seem greedy |
| TIP: Trick-or-treat in small groups. Gangs of | | | | when you ask for more. |
| children make homeowners worry that they're | | | | |
| going to run out of candy, so they distribute | | | | Step 6: Don't eat as you go |
| accordingly. | | | | Resist the urge to eat as you go. Serious |
| | | | | collectors know they can't cover as much |
| Step 3: Smile | | | | distance with a belly full of sugar. |