As Meredith and Jason are talking, you notice that Jason is subtly copying her gestures as he also talks.Jason's subtle mimicking of Meredith will
A) annoy her and make Jason less likeable.
B) frighten Meredith since it is a form of intimidation.
C) show Jason's immaturity and lack of social skills.
D) make Meredith more inclined to like Jason.

Question

As Meredith and Jason are talking, you notice that Jason is subtly copying her gestures as he also talks.Jason's subtle mimicking of Meredith will
A) ​annoy her and make Jason less likeable.
B) ​frighten Meredith since it is a form of intimidation.
C) ​show Jason's immaturity and lack of social skills.
D) make Meredith more inclined to like Jason.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Jason's subtle mimicking of Meredith is a form of mirroring, which is a subconscious way of building rapport and connection with the person you are speaking to. This can make Meredith feel more comfortable around Jason and therefore more inclined to like him. Mirroring is a common and effective social technique, and it is not usually seen as annoying or immature.

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