How to Eat In the Middle of the Night Without Waking Your Parents Up

Everyone gets hungry in the night sometimes, but you don't want to get caught. Here's how to become a master in the art of late night munchies.

Steps

  1. How.com.vn English: Step 1 Wait until you're sure that everyone in the house (everyone that would tell on you) is deeply asleep.
  2. How.com.vn English: Step 2 Leave the door of your room ajar as you leave.
    This way you can open it silently when you return. Try to avoid making noises when opening the door. Don't leave it wide open as someone may pass your room and see that you are not in bed.
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  3. How.com.vn English: Step 3 Try to walk silently, avoiding creaky spots on the floor.
    Take it slowly, making sure you listen out for any signs of movement from other people.
  4. How.com.vn English: Step 4 Make as little noise as possible in the kitchen.
    Be wary of noisy wrappers. Make sure you close the cupboard doors silently. If you have a dog that is prone to barking or howling, do not disturb it.
  5. How.com.vn English: Step 5 Go back to your room with your food.
    When you're going back to bed, be careful that you don't drop any food on the way up or let your guard down - keep listening for other people.
  6. How.com.vn English: Step 6 Eat carefully.
    Try to minimize munching sounds and eat in your bed, so you can quickly hide it under the covers if someone comes in.
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      Tips

      • If food is discovered to be missing the next morning, feign innocence or blame it on a sibling. Or, pretend to be really annoyed that the thing you have eaten is gone so as not to appear suspicious.
      • Before stepping out of your room, just to be safe, count slowly to 60. You never know what could happen in a minute!
      • If you hear someone coming, hide the food in the nearest possible place and claim that you were getting a drink of water. If your parents see you with the food, you could always pretend to be sleepwalking although it is highly unlikely that this will work unless you have a habit of actually sleepwalking.
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      Warnings

      • Be careful that you don't trip and fall down the stairs if it is dark.
      • Don't eat food that will be easily missed like a slice of cake or the last one of something in the box.
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