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What does it mean?
The author describes a mutual agreement with a cat: they avoid sudden moves, and the cat rarely attacks, implying a cooperative coexistence.
In plain terms
They and the cat coexist by not startling each other.
What can you take from it?
Respecting another's space builds peaceful relationships.

Where it applies

  • living with pets
  • roommates
  • workplace dynamics

Putting it to work

  • move slowly around animals
  • establish clear boundaries

Questions to consider

  • How do you negotiate space with pets?
  • What signals indicate comfort in animals?

Another view

Not all cats are tolerant; the dynamic varies.

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