why do we yawn whenever we see someone is yawning?

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Philippines
December 13, 2006 8:57am CST
i always encountered that.. whenever i see someone is yawning i will also yawn. is this happns to you too?is there any psychological or physiological explanation reagrding htis?
4 responses
@PatriciaL (2080)
• United States
15 Dec 06
No, there's no explanation for it yet. It's still a mystery that's being researched.
@mumble (46)
• Philippines
24 Dec 06
so will on wondering!
@delina123 (2453)
• Canada
13 Dec 06
I really dont know but I would like to know. I try looking the other way when someone is yawning but it never works I still yawn.
• Philippines
13 Dec 06
yeah... im just wondering .. i cnt find anything in the internet regarding this... nahhh maybe i should try to look further.
• United States
13 Dec 06
Yes, I think yawning is one of the most addicting and perr pressured actions ever!! Why is that?
• Philippines
13 Dec 06
i dont know but i yawn whenever i see someone is doing it.. do you think its the boredom?
@mumble (46)
• Philippines
13 Dec 06
i get that alot too.. idont know.. let me know if you find the answer..