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# Humans often mirror what is presented to them....
> Humans often mirror what is presented to them. Peaceful approach can reduce accidental escalation, while aggressive speed and dominant posture can make another person defend against an attack that has not yet occurred.
**Source:** [[livestreams/Take Off the Costume — Authenticity, Dignity, and the Freedom to Be Yourself - Workbook|Take Off the Costume — Authenticity, Dignity, and the Freedom to Be Yourself]]
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“Humans often mirror what is presented to them. Peaceful approach can reduce accidental escalation, while aggressive speed and dominant posture can make another person defend against an attack that has not yet occurred.”
— Bryant McGill
https://bryantmcgill.com/quotes/quotes-humans-often-mirror-attack-yet-occurred
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