Instructions

1

Prepare an excuse. Feigning simple ignorance is best.
2

Keep the conversation short. Your goal is to leave the situation as soon as you can, before the other person has time to think about what is really going on.
3

Make eye contact. Avoiding eye contact is commonly known to be a sign of lying.
4

Compliment the person you're talking with. In addition to making the person feel more charitable towards you, compliments provide a useful distraction. Something like, "You were smart to catch that," works ever time.
5

Offer a solution that benefits you. If you didn't do your homework, say something like, "I'm sorry about that. I'll turn it in tomorrow." In the case of a traffic ticket, you can say, "How about if we both save time, and you let me off with a warning?"
6

Urge the conversation toward a conclusion. Remember that you want to force the person to come to a fast decision, before he has time to consider what you've done wrong.
7

Thank the person for her understanding. Promise that you have learned your lesson and that you won't repeat your mistake.