Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Lance B. Eliot is a world-renowned AI scientist and consultant. In today’s column, I explore the human-to-human psychological ...

Even if you know your coworkers well and have a great set of friends, being able to connect with others is an important social skill. It allows us to network, make more friends, date, manage various ...

Can mimicry and mirroring another person’s action while interacting with them increase rapport and make them like you more? Or could it have an adverse effect and lead to a negative perception of you?

Can mimicry and mirroring another person’s action while interacting with them increase rapport and make them like you more? Or could it have an adverse effect and lead to a negative perception of you?

This phenomenon known as emotional mirroring, where partners unknowingly mirror each other’s emotions, can be the invisible force steering the course of a relationship—for better or worse. Emotional ...