Cats have a number of things that they say to their humans.
1. Meow I want something. Human is expected to fill in from context.
such as Food, In, Out, Petting.
2. Purr I am pleased with the world.
3. Tail lash I am upset and unhappy. Back off or you might get hurt.
4. Tail held high I am feeling cool and groovy today.
5. Tail held straight out and level I am hunting and I don't want to spook the game
6. Tail between legs. I am scared.
7. Siren Howl. A war cry.
8. Merrup (part meow part purr) I was stroked unexpectedly.
9. Hiss (raised fur, fluffed up tail) I am mad, you are about to get clawed
Going the other way, cats pretend not to understand anything said to them. Cats know that understanding leads to demands for obedience, which is far beneath the dignity of cats. Obedience is for dogs.
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