Not everyone responds well to reverse psychology. People who tend to be more compliant may respond better to direct requests. If you know someone who is resistant by nature, reverse psychology may work well on this person. Think about the interactions you've had with the person in question. Do they tend to go along with the flow of things, or do they tend to resist? If you know someone who is a more independent thinker, and likes to resist the status quo, this person may be more susceptible to reverse psychology than a person who's generally agreeable. Reverse psychology should be lighthearted, and humorous even. This is especially true when using the technique on very young children. Try to use it as a means to make someone think they're outsmarting you. For example, say you're trying to get your son to make his bed in a timely fashion. You could ask him to wait to make his bed until you finish brushing your teeth, explaining to him he's young and really needs a lot of help. You may come in the room to find he's already started the process on his own, as he wants to prove his autonomy. With an adult, try to use reverse psychology in the same way. Allow the person to think they're asserting their autonomy in the situation. You may be choosing between two movies: a foreign film with subtitles versus a lighthearted comedy. You really want to see the foreign film, so you may say something like, "I'm not sure I have the attention span for subtitles." Your friend may insist on the foreign film at this point, wanting to prove their superior attention span. Before using reverse psychology, think about what the other person is likely to want in a situation. A more complicated version of reverse psychology may be needed in some cases. If someone's want to do something outweighs their need to resist, classic reverse psychology may backfire. For example, your friend wants to attend a concert in a bad part of town alone. You may think this is a bad idea, but using simple reverse psychology could be ineffective. If you say to your friend, "You're right. You should go. You only live once!" your friend may wholeheartedly agree, as they really do want to see the show. Try arguing against yourself in these cases, rather than the choice at hand. Returning to the above example, you can say something to your friend like, "I can't make you do anything you don't want to do. I'm pretty sure this part of town is dangerous, but only you can decide what's best for you." You're encouraging your friend to think for themselves here. If your friend is naturally resistant, they may instead yield to your advice rather than thinking for themselves. Your friend may very well decide not to go to the concert. Make sure you keep your end goal in mind. Remind yourself periodically what you want the person to do. Occasionally, things can get argumentative when you use reverse psychology. It's easy to lose track of your own wants during the duration of an argument. Try to stay on track, and remember your desired outcome.

Summary: Figure out the personality types that best respond to reverse psychology. Aim for lighthearted uses of reverse psychology, especially with children. Consider what the other person wants. Think about your end goal.

The tongue jack is the front part of the camper that connects to your vehicle. Stack a few 2in 10in (5.1cm 25.4cm) wood scraps under it so it has a place to rest. The wood will ensure that the camper stays level during use. You can also get a wheel dock from a camping supply store. Set the tongue jack in it and you won't need the wood. Once you have made a resting spot for the jack, unhitch it from your vehicle's bumper. Set the jack's metal shaft on the wood. Move your vehicle out of the way so you can finish leveling and stabilizing the camper. Set the level in the camper's door again. This time, lay it so the ends point to the camper's front and back. If one side is lower than the other, you'll need to adjust the camper further. Read your owner's manual to find out how to adjust the jack. Usually the jack will have a crank that you can turn by hand to raise or lower it on its metal shaft. Continue doing this until the camper is level from front to back. Adding or removing wood boards can also help level the camper perfectly. The stabilizing jacks are on the camper's 4 corners. These jacks aren't meant for leveling, but will prevent your camper from rocking and falling out of level. Place 2 or more 2in 4in (5.1cm 10.2cm) wood blocks under each stabilizer to ensure they won't move. If your camper doesn't have stabilizers, you can have a professional permanently install them. Alternatively, place jack stands from automotive stores under the camper's corners. Check your owner's manual to find out how to adjust the stabilizing jacks. Bring the jacks down until they're planted firmly on the wood.

Summary: Place pieces of wood under the tongue jack. Unhitch the camper. Measure the camper's levelness from front to back. Adjust the tongue jack to lower the camper. Place wood scraps under the stabilizing jacks. Lower the jacks onto the wood.

Then, before you return home, take off the jacket or sweatshirt and hide it. The outer layers will absorb most of the cigarette smell, and will also protect your clothes from falling ash. Take the tube from an empty paper towel roll, and place several dryer sheets at the end. As you smoke, exhale through the tube. The dryer sheets help to prevent the smoke from dispersing and clinging to your clothes and hair. When you are done smoking, completely change into the fresh, clean clothes. Hide the dirty clothes until you have the opportunity to launder them. Make sure that your spare clothes are in a completely sealed bag. If you don't have a bag, make sure you place your extra clothes a good distance away from where you are smoking. If the smoke gets onto the spare clothes, they won't do you much good. If your clothes smell of smoke, you will need to either discard them or find a way to remove the smell. Body sprays and air-fresheners will only temporarily mask the scent; your clothing will need to be washed. If your clothes smell strongly of smoke, place them in a large bag (preferably a large zippered bag) and add at least cup of baking soda. Shake the bag and then seal it as tightly as possible. Let the clothes sit overnight, and the baking soda will absorb the odors. Then, shake the clothes and run them through the washing machine. Pre-soaking your clothes in vinegar also helps to remove the smell of smoke. Fill a sink with warm water, and then add 1 cup of vinegar. Let the clothes soak for 30-60 minutes, and then wash them as usual. If you are using these special laundry techniques, make sure your parents don't see you. They may be suspicious that you are trying to cover up incriminating smells.
Summary: Wear an old jacket or sweatshirt while you smoke. Smoke into a paper towel tube. Bring extra clothes if you don't have time to change at home. Wash dirty clothes.