The Mimic
A lot of times, when I’m talking to someone, I notice that we are making the exact same gestures. If my arms are crossed, their arms are crossed. If my face is resting in my right hand, their face is resting in their right hand. If my pants are down around my ankles, well, you get the picture. The question is, who made the gesture first? I’ve always assumed that I was copying them, and I would quickly change whatever it is I was doing. But maybe, they were the ones copying me! Maybe I was winning the subconscious battle and they felt more comfortable with themselves by copying me! Then again, maybe not.
