I don't think that's what this article is getting at. My interpretation was that if you get put into an intimidating situation, you should act like you belong e

I don't think that's what this article is getting at. My interpretation was that if you get put into an intimidating situation, you should act like you belong even if you don't feel like you do. This has nothing to do with impersonation, but rather moving up a level in something you already do.