If you play an audiotape of a yawn to blind people…
“If you play an audiotape of a yawn to blind people, they'll yawn too.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Behaviors can be socially contagious; even simple cues like yawns spread through observation.
In simple terms: Behaviors spread socially.
Key Takeaway
Notice and influence social cues.
Themes
social influence
contagion
behavior
Mood
curious
analytical
Type
educational
observational
When to use this quote
- classrooms
- public speaking
- online videos
- group meetings
Key Concepts
psychology
neuroscience
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you use contagious behavior?
- What cues do you avoid?
A Different Perspective
Not all cues are equally contagious.