1. A computer-implemented method comprising: receiving an indication of an animation of a first avatar representing a first user with respect to communications between the first user and a second user; identifying based on the indication, a responsive animation that matches the animation of the first avatar to use for animation of a second avatar representing the second user with respect to the communications between the first user and the second user; and automatically configuring the second avatar for animation using the responsive animation in connection with a communication between the first user and the second user.