The Split Atty SJMY , and its RTA . <| sep |> It ' s fudged . Many is fake missed several schools added extras . Stats are off but in ball park <| sep |> How to Walk Silently Whether it be for a simple practical joke or escaping from the lair of international terrorists , walking silently is a skill that may prove invaluable at some point in your life . However , it is surprising how many people cannot carry out this seemingly simple task to an adequate degree . Walking truly silently has little in common with what you see in cartoons and what you read about in stories , so the first step is to forget what you have seen before and focus on the proper technique . With practice , the steps outlined in this guide will become easy , intuitive , and will help you walk silently as fast as walking normally . Preparing to Sneak AroundThe first step is the selection of footwear . Logically , a hardsoled shoe or boot is much louder than one with a soft rubber sole . Following this train of thought leads to the conclusion that bare feet are the ideal choice for sneaking around , but in practice this is not so . The feet tend to sweat , even in cool weather , and this moisture can cause your skin to stick to the floor , resulting in unavoidable ' peeling ' sounds with every step . A better choice is stockings or socks , unless you are walking outside in which case better protection may be required . Another factor to consider is your choice of clothing . Stiff , rough cloth such as denim rubs against your skin and itself , creating a veritable cacophony of rustling and shuffling with the slightest movement . Silk , if you have it , is a decent choice , but for everyday use , a good selection is cotton sweatpants with elastic waist and ankles , paired with a loose but not baggy cotton Tshirt . Of course , clothes can ' t make noise if you aren ' t wearing them , so discard any extra layers you are wearing unless the weather requires them . Other more extreme measures may be taken as well . Walking in the nude is ideal , but can lead to obvious complications in the event of your discovery . You may also want to consider your biological functions . The human body can be very loud at times . When breathing , breathe through the open mouth , rather than the nose , to reduce the noise of breathing . Try to avoid situations where you must sneak around with indigestion , as growling stomachs , burps , and various other internal difficulties can be as much of a giveaway as a footstep . If you feel the urge to sneeze , this can often be suppressed firmly pressing on your upper lip in this rare case the cartoons got it right . Unfortunately , there is no good way to suppress coughing , so your best bet is to try and prevent it by covering your mouth and nose when breathing dusty air or other irritants . Cloth isn ' t necessary even breathing through cupped hands can help . Keep an ear out for cover noise . It is surprising how a just a little bit of expected noise can cover a lot of unexpected cacophony . A car going by on the street , rustling newspapers , pulling open a drawer , all these typically quiet sounds could disguise a small war , if timed right . Any inherently noisy activity should be timed to coincide with some natural noise in the environment even if it means timing your footsteps to match the ticking of a clock on the wall . Doing this will vastly decrease your chances of detection . Walking While IndoorsNow that you are properly attired , it is time to start walking . Techniques vary depending on what surface you are on , so two common scenarios will be addressed . Be sure to practice each beforehand , so you will be familiar with the steps involved . Walking on a Hard SurfaceStand erect , with your feet shoulderwidth apart , evenly balanced . Hold your arms slightly out from your body for balance and to keep your shirt from rustling . Take your right foot and raise it straight up try not to drag or shuffle it as you lift it . Move your right leg forward and gently place the ball of your right foot on the floor in front of you . Keep all of your weight on your left foot you aren ' t stepping forward yet , just putting your foot in place . Try to place your foot in a spot that is not dirty dust and dirt can crunch underfoot . Smoothly rock your weight forward onto your right foot , lowering the heel to the floor . At the same time , lift your left heel up , keeping the ball of the foot on the floor . You should now be standing with your right foot directly under you , flat on the ground , and you should be resting the ball of your left foot on the ground behind you . Repeat steps 24 , alternating feet . Walking on Carpeting or Other Soft SurfacesWalking on a soft surface is similar to walking on a hard surface , but there are a few key differences . When moving the feet , always raise or lower them vertically , all at once rather than placing the toe first and then the heel . Try to have as little sideways shuffling as possible , as this is even more important on a soft surface than a hard one . This is more difficult than walking on a hard surface . It may be easier if you take smaller steps than you would when walking on a hard surface . Navigating ObstaclesWhile walking , you may encounter a number of obstacles . This does not just mean objects which physically impede you , but generally anything that may cause noise , such as creaky floors and squeaky doors . This section will address the most common obstacles you may face and what you can do to minimise or eliminate them . Creaky FloorsWalk as close to the walls as possible , where the floor is supported better . Corners , both interior and exterior , are also quieter , especially interior corners . When possible , lean on furniture or other objects to decrease the weight of your feet on the floor . Be careful when leaning though try to choose large , stable furniture that will not move if you put weight on it and which is likely to have already settled the floor underneath it . The same goes for doorways and stairs walk with your feet to the sides , which are typically better supported and less worn . On stairs , a good technique is to walk on one side the wall side , if there is one and lean your weight on the railing or banister on the opposite side , assuming the railing doesn ' t creak too . In some places you can even reach out and lean on another opposite wall , which is even better . Squeaky DoorsWhen possible , simply do not go through them . Take a different route that will not require you to use the door in question . If you must use a door , lift up firmly on the doorknob as you swing it open , which will take some of the load off the hinges . Hinges usually make more noise when moved slowly , so minimise the time the door spends moving slowly . Swing the door quickly , and try to start and stop the swing as fast as possible while remaining quiet . Also , open the door just as much as necessary to slip through . With care , an opening of less than 18 inches 50 cm can be navigated , assuming your anatomy allows for it . These techniques can also work for opening noisy drawers . Latched DoorsAgain , if possible , simply go around them . If you must unlatch a door , then the first step is not to pull or push on the door as you turn the knob . First , push or pull on the door in the opposite of the direction in which it opens . This is in case the frame is out of alignment , which can cause the latch to unexpectedly and loudly snap open . Next , carefully rotate the knob until the latch has fully retracted , then open the door , keeping the knob turned . Otherwise , the latch will snap as it abruptly opens . Closing DoorsIf you wish to close a door towards you , then once through the door , take the knob from the other side and turn it fully open , then slowly close the door . As the door closes , place one or two fingers inside the frame on the knob side , where they would be smashed if the door were closed quickly 1 . Lightly close the door against your fingers , then pull on the door and gradually slide your fingers out , keeping the door in contact with them at all times . This will ensure that you close the door slowly and precisely , so that it will not bump against the frame . Once fully closed , slowly release the knob . If you are closing the door away from you , preturn the knob as described above , then place one hand against the door on the knob side , so that your fingers slightly project over the edge . As you close the door , your fingers should touch the door frame before the door completely closes , and you can then judge the remaining distance to close the door by the difference between the frame and the door itself . This , too , will keep you from bumping the door when you shut it . Walking in the DarkIf you must walk in the dark , the first advantage is to know the area beforehand . If you are in your own home or another familiar location , the chances are you can walk around purely on instinct . Just relax and try to go about normally your brain probably knows the path , even if you don ' t realise it . If you do not know the area and it is dark , things are more difficult . The first step is to move every part of your body slowly , especially your legs . Take each step carefully , to ensure that you do not trip , stub your toe , or fall headfirst down a staircase . If you are following a wall , lightly trail your fingers along it , which will help you walk in a straight line and ensure you don ' t miss any doorways or corners . Hold one hand extended in front of you , but not at face height as is often instinctive there aren ' t very many obstacles up there . Instead , hold it low , around the level of your waist or stomach . Your legs will detect any low obstacles , and with your hand in this position you will feel objects like table edges that you would otherwise miss , while remaining just as able to feel major obstacles like walls . Keep calm , and try not to be startled if any part of you touches something you weren ' t expecting .