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Step 1
Remember what day it is at all times. Think about it when you get up, while you eat breakfast, as you're driving and throughout your daily activities. You won't be caught off guard by simply failing to remember that it's April Fool's Day.
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Step 2
Take the time to think about everything someone says to you. Analyze the probability of truthfulness in each statement and don't respond until you know whether or not it is true.
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Step 3
Avoid conversations that begin with someone saying to you, "Guess what!" or "Check this out!" On April Fool's Day, there is a high probability that these are traps to get you to fall for a prank or believe a false statement. Instead of responding, just say, "No thanks," and walk away.
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Step 4
Remain in familiar territory. Don't do anything outside of your normal routine when you are around others on April Fool's Day. Once you're doing something unfamiliar, it is easy to let your guard down and you'll be more vulnerable to being fooled.
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Step 5
Resist the urge to play pranks on others. If you don't want to be fooled yourself, don't give others a reason to retaliate by pulling pranks on you. If you don't want to be fooled you'll have to stay as unnoticed as possible.
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Step 6
Stay home and avoid contact with others if all else fails. Don't answer the door of phone if someone calls and stay off the Internet and away from email. If you completely avoid people for the day, there's no way you can be fooled.
