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 :(

    • NABDad@lemmy.worldEnglish
      13·
      19 days ago

      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.

      • 474D@lemmy.world
        5·
        19 days ago

        Can confirm. I am not a cat person. Cats will not leave me alone.

        • NABDad@lemmy.worldEnglish
          9·
          19 days 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.

          • 474D@lemmy.world
            3·
            19 days ago

            I feel like there’s a lot of room for error in this solution