Social Mirroring

If you’d like to make someone feel comfortable – try some mirroring...

 

How are your mirroring skills? Mirroring is an excellent social technique to put others at ease – or even make ourselves more comfortable and engaging. If two people are really enjoying themselves they often match each other’s movements naturally. But you can help that connection along a little by making a conscious effort.

To mirror effectively – tune in to the other person’s movements and imitate them. Of course you don’t want to literally mirror or mimic them – keep it subtle. Mix it up a little – and try NOT to mirror simultaneously – delay your movement and keep it natural.