Cross post from TIL; Dutch mimicry study: Waitresses who repeated their customers orders increase their tips by 70% over those who positively reinforce the order ("sure", "great choice"), Suggesting that we favor those who mimic our behaviors. • r/todayilearned

thrownoverboardmatey · 2018-09-21T04:29:23+00:00

This only works when they don't consciously notice the mimicry. Otherwise you just seem like a weirdo

piperson · 2018-09-21T03:03:55+00:00

Why post this about waitresses and tips in seddit? Because it indicates that one of the most persuasive ways to get someone's favor is by mirroring them. In seduction this is important when you first meet someone and you want them to look favorably on you, you mirror them. A girl is leaning on a bar, waiting for her beer. Pop up next to her, using the same pose she is in. Mirror her and watch her reaction. More than good looks or dress or good jokes, mirroring is one of the most important aspects of seduction. Maybe THE most important.

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