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What should I do if they want to fight?

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You have to stay calm, be focused, and try to deescalate the situation. Most fights can be avoided with a verbal de-escalation and emotional control. A calm, cooperative attitude can often throw off someone who’s looking for a fight, as they’re usually expecting your aggression in return. Remember that physical force should only ever be used as a last resort. And it's not about "winning" a confrontation—it's about keeping yourself safe and walking away with dignity.

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How can I be dominant using eye contact?

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Look intently into the other person's eyes without looking away. Try to look down at them and force them to look away first.

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How can I make people scared when they look at me?

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When someone notices you looking at them, do not look away. They will think something is wrong with you and be creeped out and unsure if they are safe or not.

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How do I make the other person feel outsmarted?

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To make the person feel outsmarted, try adding a small smirk or sarcastic/insincere smile to go along with it.

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Will glasses affect my stare?

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No. If you have a truly evil stare, glasses won't affect you at all. They may make you even scarier.

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Does twitching my head or eyes add to the stare?

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Possibly, but it depends on how well you execute it. You want to give the person a full-body shiver.

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Will this work for a play?

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For sure. Make it super exaggerated so everyone in the audience can see it.

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I can't glare without smiling. How can I stop doing this?

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Bite the inside of your cheek. It's painful but will keep you from smiling.

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How do I get a glare if all I can manage is a kind of malicious look? How can I look like I am truly angry?

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Bring your eyebrows low and practice. The more you practice, the more angry you will be able to look. Also, think of things that make you angry. This will make the look more authentic.

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How do I make eye contact with a female verbal bully (that has a way better evil stare than mine) so that she backs down?

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Confidence is the key. Look in the mirror and imagine that you are filling up with power and confidence. Think in your head how the scene will play out so that you are prepared. She will say something rude and you will turn around with a slight smile, disgust written all over your face. Stare into her eyes, saying in your head what you want her to hear, "Back down, you can’t win this, I am superior." She will get the message.

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How do I make my eyes look stronger all the time without being angry?

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Use mascara.

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How do I look as evil as possible?

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Try a resting bitch face. It works. Also, it helps if you just think of something that makes you angry, not just a little angry, but extremely angry. So angry that it's like you're about to explode.

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How do I handle someone who won't stop staring at me?

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If it becomes a big problem, ask them to stop and tell somebody who is in a position of power over them.

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I keep bursting into laughter after about 5 seconds! I really need to perfect this.

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You've just got to practice, practice, practice until you get it. Take a deep breath and imagine you're putting on a mask. The laughter is on the inside, but on the outside you've got that perfect cold stare. It's not easy but it's awesome when you get there!

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Does tilting my head while squinting my eyes also make me look scary or evil?

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It honestly depends on how you do it. If you are completely rotating your head, that won't look very intimidating, but a slight angle can provide a nice touch. As for squinting your eyes, don't overdo it.

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What do I do if a person is to weak from the evil stare, but want them to know that I'm irritated with them?

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Destroy them with the stare. Stare them down until they shatter and flee.

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I cannot make my eyebrows look angry, it just looks like I'm confused or about to cry. What do I do?

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If you can't make them look angry, go for more of a relaxed look. It might be creepier, or it might show that you are confident in your anger.

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What if I don't even need to do this? Like, I just turn and look at someone and they start to back away?

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Then congratulations, you have a resting evil face and don’t need to work on it.

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Would an evil laugh work as well?

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It could, especially when paired with your perfect evil stare.

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Will it be more convincing since I have a resting bitch face?

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Yes, that’s even better! It shows that you don’t care what others think, and they will truly be intimidated by you.

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Will an evil stare convince someone to do something for me?

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Probably not. Even so, trying to intimidate someone into doing something for you is manipulative and as such, should be behavior that's avoided.

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What do I do if a disabled person is giving me the evil stare and there's nothing I can do?

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Look away. Like you said, there's nothing you can do, so just forget about it.

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How can I be distinctive when developing my evil stare?

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Add something different to the steps above. For example, you could tilt your head to the side, or make a 'Grrr...' noise, etc. when giving the evil stare. Or, use a distinctive body posture that goes with the stare, like standing up tall with your arms crossed on your chest, or doing a little dance step with your feet.

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How do I send shivers to my enemy?

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Once they notice that you are staring at them, don't take your eyes off them. When they see you won't stop, they will back off and think that you're a creep. They will think they are not safe when around you. You can do this to a bully as well to make them back off. However, doing it to a bully might make them blame you for bullying them, so be careful.

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How I make another person uncomfortable?

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Just keep staring. It will eventually make them feel uncomfortable. Especially if you add a smirk.

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I want to deal with a bully in my school, but I'm only primary, so I can't do that. What should I do to scare the bully away?

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Hang around with a lot of people. If you can, get some tough kids to be your friends.

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