Mirroring or The chameleon effect describes our human instinct to “empathise and affiliate” with other people.
We intentionally imitate subtle aspects of each other's mannerisms, postures and facial expressions. We also imitate each other's speech patterns, including inflexions, talking speed, and speaking time. Sometimes we even take on the foreign accent of the person to whom we are talking to or thinking about, sometimes leading to embarrassing consequences.
We intentionally imitate subtle aspects of each other's mannerisms, postures and facial expressions. We also imitate each other's speech patterns, including inflexions, talking speed, and speaking time. Sometimes we even take on the foreign accent of the person to whom we are talking to or thinking about, sometimes leading to embarrassing consequences.
Also referred to as mimicry, it can occur subconsciously. Your spouse or crush may be overseas in China, and you could find yourself subconsciously travelling nearby to Chinatown, New York for example, as a way of being with them. Mirroring consists of a wide-ranging spectrum including, but not limited to, dress, gestures, vocal pitch and tone, posture, distance, eye contact, distance, and body orientation.
Research has shown that people increase mimicry of another person when affiliation goals exist compared to when not meaning if you are engaged in a task with other people, or working on a collaborative project, it is more likely that mimicry will be displayed. However, the odds are that no one will realize it. Mimicry is often one aspect of being charismatic, being persuasive, building rapport, and having a positive impact on someone. On the other hand, even if you aren't aware you're mimicking, it can be an expression of great fondness. Repeating their words, catchphrases and accent, even drinking and eating the same foods as them is a tell tale sign you have chemistry or strong feelings
Research has shown that people increase mimicry of another person when affiliation goals exist compared to when not meaning if you are engaged in a task with other people, or working on a collaborative project, it is more likely that mimicry will be displayed. However, the odds are that no one will realize it. Mimicry is often one aspect of being charismatic, being persuasive, building rapport, and having a positive impact on someone. On the other hand, even if you aren't aware you're mimicking, it can be an expression of great fondness. Repeating their words, catchphrases and accent, even drinking and eating the same foods as them is a tell tale sign you have chemistry or strong feelings
by _The Secret_ February 25, 2020
by Mogon Robots. ;) December 06, 2008
verb
1) When two people mirror each other, they often have a connection romantically or physically that causes them to move in sync.
2) Mirroring often suggests that the two are in love.
1) When two people mirror each other, they often have a connection romantically or physically that causes them to move in sync.
2) Mirroring often suggests that the two are in love.
Jake and Marissa were just mirroring each other, both using their right hand to run through their hair.
by lamplove December 09, 2013
by Detective N August 10, 2019
The magical door to another dimension where everyone looks like you when you look at them and copy's you.
The sad part is us mere mortals cannot break the barrier that is the other dimension so we are forced to look and copy our poor doppelgangers.
The sad part is us mere mortals cannot break the barrier that is the other dimension so we are forced to look and copy our poor doppelgangers.
by Mr. Anybody October 05, 2012
Legend says that if you go in front of the mirror, it'll show something very ugly and disgusting.
Study shows that the legend is 95% true.
Study shows that the legend is 95% true.
Person 1: Hey dude, you heard of the mirror legend?
Person 2: Actually, I'm about to try it!
30 seconds later...
Person 2: The legend is true!
Person 1: Oh. Interesting.
Person 2: Actually, I'm about to try it!
30 seconds later...
Person 2: The legend is true!
Person 1: Oh. Interesting.
by r_kt July 20, 2019
An archive site or web site which keeps a copy of some or all files at another site so as to make them more quickly available to local users and to reduce the load on the source site.
by ben_benson October 29, 2009