What does this mean, do you think? (nonverbal communication)
I understand that cats communicate mostly nonverbally, and understand much of Meep's body language, after years of living with her. I just noticed a new one, and not sure what it means. It's a stare, quick head shake, then look away. Example he http://www.jodi.ws/multimedia/no.mpg Watch her right after I say "no". This is an old video. I didn't even note that it was a meaningful behavior, until a couple of mornings ago. She was out of food, but I don't feed her till after my shower. I was standing in the bathroom when she came to the doorway, stared at me for a moment, then did that little headshake, looked away then wandered off. It looked very deliberate, and immediately reminded me of the little video. Any thoughts on what she's trying to say? jmc |
What does this mean, do you think? (nonverbal communication)
jmc wrote:
I understand that cats communicate mostly nonverbally, and understand much of Meep's body language, after years of living with her. I just noticed a new one, and not sure what it means. It's a stare, quick head shake, then look away. Example he http://www.jodi.ws/multimedia/no.mpg Watch her right after I say "no". This is an old video. I didn't even note that it was a meaningful behavior, until a couple of mornings ago. She was out of food, but I don't feed her till after my shower. I was standing in the bathroom when she came to the doorway, stared at me for a moment, then did that little headshake, looked away then wandered off. It looked very deliberate, and immediately reminded me of the little video. Any thoughts on what she's trying to say? jmc It certainly looks like she knows what the word, "No", mean, doesn't it? As to what the shrug means, I can only speculate. I think it's Meep's way of shrugging. What do you think Jodie? Sheelagh "o" -- S;o) Message posted via CatKB.com http://www.catkb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx...ealth/200708/1 |
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