Assimilation

It is a good thing.  If I ask you about something I may be trying to learn how to talk about or use your way or style to help me define my own.  With respect to citizenry and excellence and capturing the ability to pass on and spread worthwhile attributes.  Through assimilation I can help myself at a much faster rate than rote learning.  It is envy only because I cannot snap my fingers and erase every other human being on this planet.  Call it envy if that helps you sleep at night [it isn't].  Assimilation also lets me acquire skills and abilities that are already spread and common knowledge, abilities and behaviors necessary and very valuable in the advancement of coexistence.  If I am mimicking you it is because repetition assists in memorization and modification.