This is a continuation of Killing Time 101 Execution:5) Posture - Don't slouch, you should appear just like you do whilest doing actual work. This is a very over looked aspect of slacking, body language is a big tell. It is just like playing poker, your exterior can not let onto what your interior is doing.6) Alt-Tab, this is your tool to get to said spreadsheet with out clicking over too it. It is important to note that you have to be SMOOTH clicking or alt-tabbing over to the hidden document. There is nothing more obvious than when you notice someone coming and you quickly look at your scream and make numerous clicks. Especially if this happens every time someone comes in.7) Use your senses, you can not become so enveloped in your browsing/day dreaming that you lose focus on what is going on around you. Know where your boss is most likely to approach from. This leads us too;8)Study your boss - Find his habits. Does s/he typically talk to anyone in your area before you, does s/he have a heavy foot, breathing problems, anything that can give you precious seconds to look busy9) Time management - You need to realize that if you sit at a desk all day and just stare at a screen with an occasional mouse click you are going to be caught. Surf for 5-10 mins write an email to a friend(s) and every once in a while get up and walk aroud the office just to be seen. We will cover the walking aspect later.More to come...

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