How to avoid yawning in public?

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I was recently scolded by a teacher for yawning in class. If there is any other time when I feel the urge to yawn, how can I avoid it?

Not sure why so many downvotes. This seems like a useful problem to have a lifehack with. — Demisemihemidemisemiquaver, Jan 26 '16 at 16:08
@Demisemihemidemisemiquaver probably the downvotes were cast for the first revision of the question which wasn't really good. Now it's a fair score of 3. :) — Shadow Wizard Love Zelda, Oct 18 '17 at 10:37

score 6 · Accepted Answer · edited Jan 24 '16 at 03:40

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When you are about to yawn just touch the tongue with one of your fingers.

The saltiness does the magic; it's highly unlikely that someone will carry salt in pocket, but a finger does the trick.

That's my hack for preventing a yawn. I hope you find it useful.

edited Jan 24 '16 at 03:40

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answered Jan 23 '16 at 13:07

Fennekin

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Brilliant idea, but won't people look oddly at someone touching their own tongue? :) – Shadow Wizard Love Zelda Oct 18 '17 at 10:38

score 3 · Answer 2 · answered Jan 27 '16 at 23:56

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You can also take a deep breath right before the yawn hits. It takes some alertness to anticipate the yawn, but this is the least conspicuous solution I've found.

answered Jan 27 '16 at 23:56

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How to avoid yawning in public?

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