Why Do We Tiptoe When We’re Scared?

Examples

1. A child tiptoes past a spider in the hallway to avoid being seen.
2. You tiptoe into your room after hearing a loud noise outside.
3. Your friend tiptoes across the kitchen floor to sneak some cookies.

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See also

• Why Do People Feel ‘Anxious’ in Crowded Places?
• Why Do People Often Believe in Conspiracy Theories?
• Why Do We Yawn When We're Tired?
• Why Do Some People Hear Music in Their Heads?
• Why Do People Get Stressed Out by the Same Things Over and Over?

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