How to Blend In with a Crowd
Whether transferring to a new school or traveling abroad, this guide will make you a chameleon in any environment.
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You Will Need
- Plain clothing
- Hat
- Glasses
- Makeup
- Knowledge of enviornment
- Friend
- Research skills (optional)
Steps
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Step 1
Dress plainly
Dress in plain, clean clothes with muted colors that are neither too dated nor too hip -- avoid bright logos and graphics.
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Ask people you know who are attending the event what they will be wearing, and what they think others will wear.
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Step 2
Match behavior
Match the crowd's behavior by copying what the people around you are doing -- if they are jumping and screaming, be sure to do the same.
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Stick to the most dense part of the crowd, individuals around the perimeter are easier to spot.
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Step 3
Hide features
Hide your features with a hat or glasses and use makeup to cover scars, birthmarks, or tattoos that may separate you from the other clones.
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Step 4
Learn the language and culture
Learn the language and be familiar with the culture and customs of a foreign country to avoid standing out.
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Step 5
Buddy up
Buddy up with another lost soul in a similar situation -- after all, it's more difficult to single someone out in a crowd when there are two of you.
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