bbc.com·4 min read·easy
Why do we act and sound like someone else after a trip?
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David Farley
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Travelers often unconsciously adopt the accents, mannerisms, and styles of the places they visit, a phenomenon that can persist after returning home. Experts suggest this is a natural human tendency to mirror others to build rapport and fit into new social environments.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google David Farley Alamy (Credit: Alamy) Instead of bringing back souvenirs, some travellers return home from holiday with an entirely different accent, look and mannerisms. But why?
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