How to Win a Staring Contest

Instructions

• Step 1: Pick a partner Find a partner to play with.
• Step 2: Face each other Sit down in a comfortable position and face each other.
• Step 3: Begin contest Stare into each other’s eyes.
• TIP: Keep your eyes closed until the contest starts.
• Step 4: Don’t blink Do not blink or look away. The first person to blink, look away, or laugh loses.
• TIP: Think of something that makes you mad or sad to keep you from laughing.
• Step 5: Make faces Make funny or goofy faces to make your opponent laugh.
• Step 6: Practice Practice to improve your skills. You can use your pet, a picture, or any object to practice staring.
• FACT: The human visual system is usually fully developed by nine years of age.

You Will Need

• A partner
• Determination
• Focus