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Do you ever get so annoyed with someone that you’d do anything to get them to back off? Well, here’s an easy way how to do that exact thing.

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  • Question Is there anything special I could do with my face, like looking at the person I want to creep out with crossed eyes or something like that? Community Answer Normally what I do is tilt my head downward so that there’s a shadow over my eyes, and either smile or make wide eyes (not too wide, just wide enough so that you look a little dead inside). Thanks! We’re glad this was helpful.
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  • Question Can I creep people out by staring at them and drooling? Community Answer Yes, that would probably creep people out. Thanks! We’re glad this was helpful.
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  • Question Are there more severe ways to creep people out that you can suggest? Community Answer These might work: 1. Track and stare with your eyes directly at their face in a straight posture, kind of like a tiger stalking its prey, except you want to look as emotionless as possible. 2. Be the first one to like or dislike or watch their social media content, I know many people who hate this and block the person doing it. 3. This takes dedication, but whenever you see the person, walk up to them and say a phrase that has no meaning, then jog – don’t run or walk – away. If you say the exact same phrase every time, then they will definitely find you weird. Thanks! We’re glad this was helpful.
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  • Smile with your eyes wide open, try to not blink, and make sure your smile is really wide.

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Warnings

  • Do not follow these steps if you wish to be around your target any time in the future. Thanks Helpful 1 Not Helpful 0
  • If they tell you to leave them alone, it likely means they don’t want to be around you. Follow their directions and avoid them. Continuing to creep someone out is a form of stalking, which may be illegal in your community. Thanks Helpful 1 Not Helpful 0
  • You may get slapped, punched or kicked. Thanks Helpful 4 Not Helpful 0
  • You will likely be labeled by those around you as a creeper, especially by those who have a positive attitude toward your target. You may want to let others know your intent when your target is not around before following these steps. However, they may or may not approve of your actions. Thanks Helpful 2 Not Helpful 0
  • Don’t go too far, especially if you are making that person really uncomfortable. Stalking is against the law. You can scare or creep them out a bit, just don’t go overboard with it. Thanks Helpful 1 Not Helpful 0

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