Second, interpersonal behavioral mimicry can be affected by the goal of affiliation because mimicry can lead to liking and rapport (Chartrand and Lakin, 2013). In an experimental study, Stel and Vonk (2010) find that mimicry of the interaction partner can create stronger bonding with the mimicker. As noted above, mimicry can create liking and rapport; thus, mimicry can be functional and adaptive in creating bond between people (Chartrand & van Baaren, 2009). When an interaction partner has a strong goal of affiliating with the other partner, the two will exhibit a high level of behavioral mimicry (Lakin & Chartrand, 2003). In contrast, when a person does not want to affiliate with an interaction partner, they will exhibit less behavioral mimicry (Johnston, 2002).