What makes us subconsciously mimic the accents of others in conversation
- Written by Lacey Wade, Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Pennsylvania
When you imitate the speech of others, there's a thin line between whether it's a social asset or faux pas.Franklin McMahon/Corbis via Getty ImagesHave you ever caught yourself talking a little bit differently after listening to someone with a distinctive way of speaking?
Perhaps you’ll pepper in a couple of y’all’s after...
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