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To cry on the spot, stare at a bright light and hold your eyes open as long as you can, and try not to blink until you feel tears start to form. If that doesn’t work, try thinking about something sad to make yourself cry, like a breakup or the loss of a loved one. You can also make up a sad scenario in your head instead if you don’t want to think about something from your past. If you have time to grab materials, try cutting an onion since the chemicals released by the onion can cause you to tear up. You can also try applying a menthol tear stick to the skin under your eyes to cry on the spot. For tips on thinking of something sad to make yourself cry, keep reading!