The haunted house is a fun part of Halloween. It's not complete to celebrate Halloween without testing your guts in a haunted house. Here are some tips on etiquette and general rules when you visit a haunted house.
Step
Step 1. No need to bother pretending to be brave; they still know you're scared
Also, pretending not to be afraid or trying to act smart will only cost you your own money, not someone else's.
Step 2. Make sure you really want to enter the haunted house
There's nothing worse than a visitor who keeps his eyes and ears closed, or keeps running.
Step 3. Make sure the environment in the haunted house does not adversely affect your body
Smoke machines and spotlights will be used frequently. Always remember this as well as any medical conditions that may arise.
Step 4. Do not visit drunk or under the influence of drugs
Neither you nor your friends nor the actors will be able to have fun. In addition, you can endanger yourself and others.
Step 5. If there are rules in the haunted house, obey them
Step 6. Don't touch the actor even if there are no rules that explicitly mention it
You could be expelled, and even arrested, if you do.
Step 7. Resist the urge to make the actor dismantle his role
Professional actors are unlikely to dismantle their roles, no matter how many short jokes you make. You might find it funny asking for the actor's phone number or commenting on how hot they are. Do not be like that.
Step 8. Don't linger in a scene and don't want to move until the actor is forced to dismantle his role in order to get you out
It's not funny. This will ruin the experience of the people behind you and force the actor to break the rules.
Step 9. Avoid saying that you are "not afraid"
Saying you're not afraid shows the actor that you are. If you see an actor peeking out from behind a curtain, it's probably because they really want to be seen. Saying "ha, I can see you!" does not prove that you are smart.
Step 10. Don't open the curtains
Opening the curtains to find actors waiting to scare you will only spoil the mood.
Step 11. Resist the temptation to scare other visitors in the haunted house
Scare people is the job of the actors, not you. Let them do their job.
Step 12. Don't try to scare the actors
Almost certainly this will not work. Plus, you'll end up looking silly and stupid.
Step 13. Don't touch the properties
Never play around, move, or attempt to steal property.
Step 14. Know when you can ask to leave
If you feel too afraid to continue, ask to be escorted out. Don't ask to be escorted out of the haunted house unless you really want to. Pretending to want to leave will only annoy the actor because he will have to dismantle his role to escort you.
Step 15. Don't ask the actor not to scare you
Such requests are often in vain. In fact, they will actually be motivated to frighten you even more. If you're really scared, get out.
Step 16. Don't force your friends to stay if they're scared
Step 17. Try to have fun while you keep going
Not having fun will ruin everyone's experience.
Step 18. Walk, don't run
Running in a haunted house can be dangerous and destructive. Try to avoid it.
Step 19. Do not walk slowly or waltz kale
Try to walk at a reasonable pace. This way, you won't be huddled with people behind you. Walking in groups will only spoil the tense atmosphere.
Step 20. Get into small groups, preferably two to four people
This will make you easier to handle and track in the haunted house.
Step 21. Keep moving; do not hesitate
The longer you wait at the end of a hallway or in front of a door frightfully or arguing over who should come in first, the longer the actors will have to prepare to scare you.
Step 22. Don't leak it to other visitors
Once you're out of the haunted house, don't tell the queued visitors what they'll find. This is tantamount to telling the end of the film to people waiting in line to enter the cinema.
Step 23. Don't take photos or videos
This really spoils the mood for other people. Posting on Facebook, Instagram, or anywhere else really annoys those who want to enjoy it, and hurts the people who took the time to create this work of art. This action also dazzles actors for a moment, making their work difficult.
Step 24. Don't chat with actors you know
If you happen to know any of the actors, don't call out their names or ask for/mention any personal information or subsequent scenes. As well as ruining the experience of everyone in front of you or behind you, it will also ruin the experience of the actor. Hours of practice have gone into your one visit, and mentioning the actor's name is completely unimportant.
Step 25. Stay in groups
Leaving your group to hide and try to scare them is not only disrespectful to the performer, it's a danger to yourself. There are electrical wires and other objects that are deliberately kept away so as not to endanger visitors. By getting off track, you could put yourself in danger and risk getting lost.
Step 26. Don't warn others about the next scene
If you see an actor preparing to scare others in your group, don't try to 'help'. You may not be as smart as you believe and your friends may not be as stupid as you think. Telling them, 'look over there' and pointing at a peeking actor is tantamount to saying, "Hey, there's a monster over there ready to scare you."
Tips
- Don't tell actors "stop scaring my son". If you think your child can't stand it, don't come in. If your child can't stand it, just get out. You'll ruin the fun of everyone in the group, as well as the fun of the actors, if you get angry when you force your child into something they can't stand.
- When planning to visit the Haunted House, think about your clothes. It's a good idea to wear shoes that cover your toes (rubber shoes, etc.) so you don't step on your own or other people's feet in the group, as well as to prevent your toes from tripping over other things.
- If you've been in more than once, don't be upset by how much you now know about the haunted house. Try to enjoy it as if you entered a new haunted house.
- If an actor says something, like "Wait", "Go faster", "Wrong way" etc., listen to them.
- Know when the haunted house schedule. If the place closes at, say, midnight, don't come at midnight. The actors were getting ready to go home and the haunted house was probably closing.
- A haunted house is generally only scary when it holds surprises. Visiting it more than once can ruin both you and the actors' fun, unless you respect your next visit and go there to appreciate what you missed on the first visit.
- Remember, for most actors, this is their job. When you leave their premises, or the entire amusement park, tell the ticket seller who is doing well. This will make the "monsters" feel valued and will continue to improve themselves.
- Most haunted houses allow you to request "low-level" or "high-level" horrors if you feel the need. Don't ask for low-level horrors unless you're bringing small children, and don't ask for high-level horrors if you can't handle them.
- If you're injured, tell the next worker you meet, even if it's an actor. This is to make sure you're okay and help fix whatever might be causing it.
- Turn off any cell phones or other sound-producing devices before entering the haunted house.
- Do not enter through the exit. This door is only for emergencies and this action will force the actor to dismantle the role to drag and get you back on track.
- If you or someone else in the group is behind you when you enter the haunted house, there's a good chance you'll be followed by an actor. (This is bound to happen.) Don't tell actors to unfollow you, it's likely part of the scene and their role. Just let them follow you. In the end, they would return to their former base.
Warning
- As explained above, do not touch, hit, kick, push, bite, slap, lick, scratch or attack the actors. The same goes for the mannequin, which may just be an actor pretending to be.
- Don't bring a flashlight. Carrying a flashlight will destroy the entire effect that almost all haunted houses have deliberately created. This action spoils the sensation not only for you, but for the whole group.
- Don't smoke in the haunted house, unless you can't help it.
- Do not run. You could destroy the haunted house or injure yourself and others.
- If you tend to hit when you're scared, don't go to a haunted house. Actors don't want to be hit for doing their job. If you can't help yourself, just stay home. Some punters feel that sticking their hands in their pockets can keep them from hitting reflexively. See for yourself if it works, but do it before entering.
