Stare right through the starers. Use a scrambler for all voice calls and send false information to deceive spies.

Ignore....

I've used the following to great effect in many countries.

Turning sharply and shouting 'boo!' Very loudly. Especially enjoyable if they crap themselves, and become the subject of others staring at them.

Suddenly behave like a complete lunatic, scream at the computer, then turn and wink with a smile.

Get up, sidle over, and engage them in a conspiratorial whisper. (This is now down to how close you are willing to get)

Return the stare.


To varying effect
Find the most obscene porn page and show them.

In Muslim countries/environments, I've attempted to engage their spouse- you know, the creature dressed in Laura Ashley blackout curtains from head to toe with a pillbox slit for the eye(s)

Scratch balls flamboyantly while looking at them

Join them at their table.


In most cases, you'll usually find that they don't realise that they have been staring. You are just a curiosity that got their attention for longer than expected. Suddenly distracting them usually results in their embarrassment. I have seen some of our younger or less worldly crews become quite unnerved by this, though. They then dwell on it and can't let go.