Question 1136: I FELL for him

 Who came out with his own list of "Ten Commandments (for X)"?

1. Be a patient listener (it is this, not fast talking, that gets a X his _____).
2. Never look bored.
3. Wait for the other person to reveal any political opinions, then agree with them.
4. Let the other person reveal religious views, then have the same ones.
5. Hint at sex talk, but don't follow it up unless the other person shows a strong interest.
6. Never discuss illness, unless some special concern is shown.
7. Never pry into a person's personal circumstances (they'll tell you all eventually).
8. Never boast - just let your importance be quietly obvious.
9. Never be untidy.
10. Never get drunk.

Answer: Victor Lustig, X=conmen