In a way. They can have an influence on my mood and way of talking in contrast to when I am by myself or other people I feel more formal towards. It's give and take. Of course that goes for their actions too and it still depends. If I find any move of theirs to be inspiring or admirable, I'll set it as an example to follow. Has occured in the past. Contrary, if I disagree, I remain firm in my stance even if it might not be doing me any favors in a group. Something that has also happened before !!!!