You CAN do this...
- keep your costume great looking by constant cleaning and repair

-learn to be a pantomime actor in the costume by practicing in front of a mirror.

-keep a written log to show who used the costume, when they used it and who they used it for.

-always think about your personal safety as well as the safety of the people around you while performing in the mascot costume

-set up a special team to help maintain and assist you in performing with your mascot.

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But you CAN'T do this!...
-store your costume dirty or wet.

-do flips or stunts that may hurt you because of the limited movement and visibility in the costume.

-allow people to pull on your tail or head or be near you with open flames.

-lend the costume to anyone without giving them proper instruction on using the costume and making them aware that they are responsible for the care of the costume.

-lose interest in doing the best job you can with your mascot. It is the greatest promotional tool you could have!