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big chameleon :: Article Creator The Chameleon Effect: Why We Mirror Friends And Lovers The chameleon effect describes most people's tendency to mimic or mirror another person's facial expressions, nonverbal behaviors, and verbal expressions. We engage in this behavior without even realizing that we are doing it. The word "chameleon" is a metaphor for a person's ability to reflect another's expressions and mannerisms as if they were blending in with another person's feelings. The chameleon effect generally positively influences the interrelationship between two people as it leads them to believe that they share similarities and are in sync with one another. Not only do we tend to like people who "get us," but we also trust them more, judge them as more attractive than we otherwise would, and feel more connected to them. Increase Empathy to Increase Connections Research shows that most of us naturally ...