Sentence that begins with "stare at"

It is simply an imperative sentence.

So, is this kind of expression a common? I mean, it says,


Stare at the facade for more than a minute, and the doors and windows appeared to tremble, as if suffering the effects of a pow erful amphetamine.

This is still comprehensible to me, but "would appear" or "will appear" would make more sense. Do you often see this type of sentence?

Thank you,

You did not undeline 'appeared'; you underlined 'Stare...minute'. so that is what I examined and commented upon. Now you come back to me in disbelief. I agree that 'appeared' seems odd; without further context, I would use 'appear'.

Here it is:

A few months after being put on the market, the building was sold and painted hot pink with tangerine trim. The combination of colors gave the house a raw, jittery feeling. Stare at the facade for more than a minute, and the doors and windows appeared to tremble, as if suffering the effects of a powerful amphetamine.

I'd appreciate if you replied.

I have already done so, right above your post.

Oops, I misunderstood you might have another idea if there's more context. Sorry, and thank you!

Me, too - I misunderstood why you posted that. Yes, with further context I can see why the writer used past tense: the whole passage is a description of the past. The 'Stare' clause is uncommon there (since it does indeed mean 'If you stare...'), but it is still OK, I think.

sounds perfect! since the impression I had by reading this part is the same as yours. I feel I'm getting better[] Thank you