From: Victoria Times Colonist
Money, mimicry send up warning signals: study
July 11, 2011
Victoria Times Colonist:
What is a little money between friends? According to new research, at the very least, it’s not going to stimulate bonding.
Researchers have long known that mimicry strengthens social bonding between strangers. By subtly imitating a person’s posture or gestures, you can create goodwill. But a new study looking at the psychological effects of money on our behaviour suggests this does not apply when money is involved. Mimic someone and he’ll feel a warm glow; but mimic someone while he’s being reminded of money and he’ll feel threatened.
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I would say it depends about what role mentioning money plays in aconversation. If you say you have made a lot of money or that you need more money, might be a problem, but talking about something heard in the news which is about money, can’t have a big negativ impact between friends.
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