Family members are not the only people who can rub off on us. We are also influenced by our friends. Simon Alexander also has a blog post on how our friends can influence us as well. When people surround themselves with people that have certain qualities, they tend to take on their characteristics. Because of this, they can also surround themselves with people of certain qualities that they want to get so that they begin to act that way.
However, people are not the only way we take on different qualities. The things we read of watch can also do this. Personally, I find that if I get very involved in something, I begin to act like the characters or narrator. This influences my behavior over time and results in me acting different. Have you ever found yourself doing this? If so, does it happen quickly for you or over a long period of time?