Why is it when someone yawns, other people are likely to yawn as well?

Why is it when someone yawns, other people are likely to yawn as well?
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Last Answer : I wouldn’t dream of yawning when in a formal meeting, despite perhaps feeling the topics are quite boring. If necessary, I would attempt to stop listening, but that would be all. Yes I would consider yawning extremely rude and offensive towards the speaker.

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Last Answer : I wouldn’t dream of yawning when in a formal meeting, despite perhaps feeling the topics are quite boring. If necessary, I would attempt to stop listening, but that would be all. Yes I would consider yawning extremely rude and offensive towards the speaker.

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Last Answer : Its a mystery but its true

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Last Answer : I believe its called “mirror neurological syndrome” some can even get sick justbecause of mass hysteria thinking they are sick because people around them are ill.

Why do we yawn when someone else does?

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Last Answer : I have heard that it is an instinctive way for us to coordinate our sleeping patterns. I’m not sure if that has ever bee proven, though. I think it applies to anyone in our “clan” or “tribe” or whatever you want to call it. I know that if I yawn, my dog will often follow suit. And vice versa.

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Last Answer : @Andrew; Now that I am an expert, I think that the yawn is akin to the stretch…a form of aerobic exercise.

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why do people cry when they yawn?

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Last Answer : When you yawn, you squeeze your eyes tightly shut, blocking the tear duct, thus tears build up in the eye.

Does this happen to you when you yawn?

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Last Answer : I’ve never had my eyes water no, but I do this little involuntary shake right after a particularly big yawn. What’s all that about? I dunno, why are you asking me? The wife has been known to throw peanuts at my gob mid yawn. Spoils the sensation somewhat, but it keeps her amused.

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Last Answer : I think it’s caused by low oxygen levels. A yawn forces you to take a deep breath.

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Last Answer : Yes, my eyes water when I yawn. In fact, I was yawning just as I read this question and my eyes are watering right now.

Is it bad to yawn?

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