Hiccups happen to almost everyone, it’s a common occurrence. And for some image-conscious people, it is very embarrassing. When hiccups occur, you can use these methods to relieve them. 1. Take a few deep breaths. Hiccups are mainly caused by gas. At this point, deep breathing can be used to regulate the gas in your body. Whether you are standing or sitting, it doesn’t have much effect on this method. First, breathe in hard and then exhale. After doing this several times, the hiccups will stop. 2. Drink water and bend over. Stand and drink a few sips of warm water, then bend over so that your upper body is at ninety degrees to your legs and drink a few sips of warm water. Drink water at a full rate. Bending over about a dozen times will relieve the hiccups. This method is slightly more troublesome than the previous one. For those who do not have warm water on hand, it is better to use the previous method. 3. Being frightened. When you have hiccups, you can let your colleagues and friends scare you. This method is very effective, and many people who are startled stop hiccuping without realizing it. You can also choose to pinch the top of your middle finger to solve the hiccups problem. Hiccups are caused by more gas in the digestive system. If you don’t want to burp, try to drink less aerated drinks or don’t overeat.