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12 Rules for Winning at Snapchat Like a Boss—a Teen Boss

Snapchat---everybody's doing it. It's just that you have no idea what, exactly, you're doing. Here's how to win at Snapchat like a teen.
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Snapchat—everybody’s doing it. It’s just that you have no idea what, exactly, you’re doing. Here’s how to win at Snapchat like a teen.

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    Don't Overpost

    Post to your story, but not too much. The new Snapchat update is a data suck, and the autoplay is annoying if you post too many snaps.
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    Take It Slow

    If you’re starting out, follow just a few people first so you don’t feel overwhelmed.
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    Selfie With Weird Abandon

    Snap as many selfies as possible, the uglier and weirder the better. Instagram-like posed snaps are stupid.
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    Try All the Lenses

    Experiment with all the lenses—don’t just use the puppy dog, which is the most flattering, cutesy, and #basic.
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    Maintain Those Streaks

    Don’t drop a Snapchat streak, especially one that’s taken real dedication, like anything longer than two weeks.
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    When in Doubt, LOL

    The app won’t keep your conversation, so just type “LOL” in response to a snap if you can’t remember what you said in your last message. Chances are they don’t either.
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    Be the Most Ridiculous

    If you’re going to snap from the one party or concert that everyone is attending make yours stand out. Draw something ridiculous or throw a lens out there. Yours should be the least eye-roll-inducing of the stack.
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    No Spoilers

    Don’t snap TV spoilers!
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    Don't Cross-Post

    With Instagram copying certain Snapchat capabilities (“stories” auto playing and expiring in 24 hours), don’t post the same content on IG, Snapchat, and also send it as a private message. It’s ![eyes.png](https://slim-weight.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/eyes.png%29%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv data-testid="GallerySlideCaptionDekContainer" class="GallerySlideCaptionDekContainer-xhHPk eDRRf">
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    Minimize Memories

    With Snapchat copying certain Instagram capabilities (adding saved content to stories), don’t snap too many “memories.” Snapchat’s immediacy and silliness is what makes it awesome.
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    Don't Be a Stalker

    Snapchat logs everyone who’s viewed a snap so don’t accidentally watch someone you’re avoiding. Say, your boss when you called in sick or a crush who already thinks you’re stalking them.
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    Troll Deep

    Do watch all the snaps and send messages for each if you’re trolling someone who’s ODR’ing you (open; don’t reply). It’s hilarious.

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