Yesterday on the street, returning from a meeting, I noticed a very cute cat. Of course, I tried to approach carefully, using a secret technique, but it did not work. At first he stood still, and then, when I almost got my way, he suddenly jumped back and ran away. I was so upset :(

    • mic_check_one_two@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      3 hours ago

      Because cats want to warm up to people on their own time. And people who don’t like cats (or are allergic) give them lots of space. So then the cat warms up to them.

      The best piece of advice for getting a cat to like you is to ignore them until they approach you. If you approach before they’re ready, they’ll spook. But if you let them approach when they’re ready, they’ll love you.

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    6 hours ago

    Appreciate the cat for being a cat. Cat is not there for you. Cat is.

    Still can make you happy.

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        It’s serious. Looking at a cat is interpreted as threatening. To be non-threatening, you have to look away and even close your eyes. By ignoring the cat you show that you aren’t a threat.

        That’s why cats always approach the person who doesn’t like them. That’s the only person looking away, so it’s the only person who is signaling that they aren’t a threat.

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            3 hours ago

            When you’re around a cat, stare at it. It will leave you alone.

            Just don’t stare too hard, or you’ll convince it you’re such a threat that it must kill you.