Why smiles (and frowns) are contagious
Thursday, February 11, 2016 - 15:11
in Psychology & Sociology
Smile! It makes everyone in the room feel better because they, consciously or unconsciously, are smiling with you. Growing evidence shows that an instinct for facial mimicry allows us to empathize with and even experience other people's feelings. If we can't mirror another person's face, it limits our ability to read and properly react to their expressions.