When you're playing hide and seek, trying to avoid annoying people, or making jokes with friends, you may have to hide. The best hiding places are places that are completely enclosed, such as behind a couch, under a pile of clothes, or in a closet or similar. Once you've picked the perfect spot, don't make a sound, don't move, and snuggle as tightly as you can so as not to be seen and not to be found.
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Method 1 of 3: Hiding Yourself Effectively
Step 1. Don't be in the chaser's field of view
People usually sweep their eyes from left to right when looking for something. Therefore, choose a spot that is above or below the chaser's field of view. This helps you find less obvious hiding places and keeps your movements undetected.
When you enter a certain area, pay attention to points that are naturally visible to you and choose a place that is far from that point
Step 2. Curl up as close as possible
Once you've determined your hiding place, snuggle up, bend over, or sit down and bend your arms and legs. If you're hiding in a tight spot, stand up straight and stick your arms at your sides. The less space you use, the harder it is for people to see you.
You should stay huddled even if your hiding place is completely covered. If you're hiding behind a couch, for example, you'll be less visible if you're curled up into a ball than if you're lying down
Step 3. Don't move
Once you're in hiding and huddled up, don't move. Imagine you are a statue or a piece of furniture. Try not to move until the pursuer is far from the hiding place.
- Resist the urge to scratch the itch or straighten your hair or clothes even if you feel uncomfortable.
- The human eye is most responsive to movement, especially in the dark. One wrong move can get you detected.
Step 4. Don't make a sound
When hiding, don't make a sound. Try to suppress coughs, sneezes, coughs, or other sounds that could catch you. Even the rustle of your clothes can make your position known.
- Soften your breath by opening your mouth and taking long, slow breaths. This will make your breath less audible than if you were panting nervously or breathing through your nose.
- If you hide with other people, don't talk. Your voice will be heard and your attention will be distracted so you don't realize when someone is approaching.
Step 5. Disguise by using objects around you
You can't always get into a closet or hide under a table. When you're in an open area with no large objects at your disposal, lie down, pick up anything around you, and use it to cover yourself. This cover will camouflage you until you can find a better hiding place.
- You can hide under a pile of blankets or dirty clothes if you are in your room, or enter a pile of leaves if you are outdoors.
- Find items you can use to disguise yourself, but don't use this kind of hiding for too long.
Step 6. Be prepared to move if your hiding place is at risk of being discovered
No matter how good your hiding place is, there's a chance that someone will find it sooner or later. If you feel that your hiding place is almost found, wait for the right moment and run or move to another hiding place.
- Moving can cause a ruckus. So, wait until your pursuer is far enough away that he doesn't hear you run away.
- Instead of rushing to move to a new hiding place, it's better for you to slow down and move with ease. This suggestion may sound strange, but your movement will be quieter and you'll be less likely to trip or bump into something.
Method 2 of 3: Finding the Hideout in the Room
Step 1. Crawl under the bed
If you're in the bedroom and need to hide quickly, crawl under the bed. Lie on your back or stomach and don't move. When your pursuers enter the room, they won't notice any discrepancies.
- If your bed frame is high, people may be able to see your reflection.
- Hiding under the bed is common. So, be prepared to run if you are found.
Step 2. Go into the wardrobe
The wardrobe is the perfect hiding place. They are large enough for most people and sometimes even contain coats and other items that can cover you. Since most people don't open their closets very often, they might not even think to look for you in them.
- Open and close the closet door as quietly as possible so as not to be heard.
- If you're playing hide and seek, don't hide in the closet unless you have no other choice. Closets are a very obvious choice.
Step 3. Hide behind the sofa
If you hear the person you're avoiding walking into the room, run behind the couch and get down on your knees to reduce your size. Chances are, they'll look around and think you're not in the room. Make sure the sofa you use faces the entrance of the room so you are not seen.
- You can also snuggle behind a two-seat sofa, recliner, or sleeper sofa if there isn't a large sofa in the room.
- Since the back of the sofa is an open space, this position cannot be used for a long time.
Step 4. Go behind the curtain
Tuck into the space between the blinds and the window and pull the curtains over you. Stand up straight and stick your arms to your sides so people looking for you don't see the odd bulge behind the curtains.
Your feet may be visible under the curtain. So, try to immediately move to another place
Step 5. Enter the bathroom
If there is a solid curtain, use it as a cover. You can also lie in the soaking tub so that you are covered by the tub's lips. When you're trying to avoid someone who's looking for you at random, hiding in the bathroom or tub can help.
- Don't hide in the glass shower cubicle because this place can't cover you.
- Be careful! Don't drop the soap or shampoo or you will get caught!
Step 6. Tuck your body into the tight space
If you are small, find a cupboard, alcove, or shelf that you can use. Most buildings have some invisible nooks and crannies. So, you have several hiding options if you don't mind being in a tight spot.
- You can also hide in storage areas, cardboard boxes, or laundry baskets.
- Never hide in lockable containers or containers with latches. You can be locked out and out of breath especially if you are alone and no one can hear you.
- Never force yourself to hide in a place that is too narrow. Getting caught is more dangerous than the risk of being discovered by your pursuers.
Step 7. Try hiding in the attic or the basement
These rooms are usually full of boxes, old furniture, crevices, and nooks so they are ideal for hiding. Most people will not check the location behind, under, and around these objects. So, chances are you won't get caught.
- Some people are afraid to go into attics and basements. So, maybe your pursuer doesn't want to go into it to chase you.
- The basement and attic are usually dusty. So, breathe through your mouth so you don't sneeze.
Method 3 of 3: Hiding Outdoors
Step 1. Climb the tree
Look for dense leafy trees around you. Thick leafy trees can cover you. You will be in the field of view of your seeker. They will be too busy checking the places in their field of view.
- If you're on a not-too-high bar, make sure your feet aren't hanging off and visible.
- The same rules apply when you hide in a tree, don't move and make a sound. The rustle of leaves can catch you off guard.
Step 2. Curl up in the bushes
You don't have to actually get into the bush. Usually, ducking and hiding behind him would suffice. Just like hiding in a tree. Don't make sudden movements that make the bushes move because your pursuers will see them.
Be careful with thorny shrubs or sharp leaves. If you're not careful, you can get hurt
Step 3. Go inside the garage or shed
These places are usually dark and a bit creepy. The person looking for you probably won't go inside. What's more, this place is often full of tools, vehicles, and equipment. You will have a hiding place within the hideout.
- Don't hide in someone else's garage or shed. You will be in trouble if you are caught trespassing.
- Hiding under a car or truck is not a good idea.
Step 4. Sneak under the veranda
Many homes have space under the veranda for storage. Look for gaps to enter the room while you are hiding. There may be a small door or gate, or you can slip your body through an opening in the edge of the house.
Pay attention to the potential for dangerous animals when you are downstairs. Dark, damp places are often nests for snakes, spiders, mice, and other insects
Step 5. Lie down in a pile of leaves
Falling leaves are a natural disguise. Get into the pile of leaves and cover your entire body. Your friends won't be suspicious, unless you suddenly jump up and scare them!
- Drop rocks or wood into the pile of leaves before you go inside to make sure no wild animals are hiding inside.
- Leaf piles are a breeding ground for fungi and bacteria, especially when wet. So don't cover your face and don't stay in it too long.
Step 6. Go into the shadows
Darkness is a superior hiding place. If you have no other choice, go into the shadows so you are not seen. Even if the view towards you is not completely blocked, you can still blend in with the area around you and move freely from one place to another.
- Wearing dark clothes will help you blend in better.
- If the person looking for you is using a flashlight, try to find a large object that can block the light when your seeker approaches.
Tips
- If you play outside at night, don't go too deep into the forest because you might get lost.
- Distract your seeker. You can put a pillow under the sheets to make him think you're sleeping. You can also make dolls by hanging your clothes on coat hangers.
- If possible, check the area beforehand for potential hiding places.
- Generally, "if you can't see them, they can't see you either." However, there are some exceptions. So, be careful when choosing a place.
