mirroring
v.v. to copy or reflect the behavior, feelings, or appearance of someone or something else. It often happens naturally when you spend a lot of time with another person.
v. reflecting or imitating the actions, speech patterns, or emotional states of another person. Often describes a subconscious social behavior used to build rapport or empathy.
The baby is mirroring her mother's facial expressions.
In a successful job interview, the candidate might find themselves mirroring the interviewer's posture and tone of voice.
The architect designed the new glass tower to be mirroring the surrounding historical buildings, creating a visual bridge between the city's past and its future.
Often used in the continuous form to describe an ongoing social or psychological process; takes a direct object.