Blind Quote by Malcolm Gladwell
“If you play an audiotape of a yawn to blind people, they'll yawn too.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Power of Contagion, 2015
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.
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