How To Act Like A Cat
Cats are mysterious and complex beings. They have a wide range of emotions, from “wow, that’s a tasty treat” to “I’m going to kill you with my claws”. But what exactly is the inner life of a cat? We may never know, but we can at least try to act like them. Here are some tips on how to be your own personal feline:
Be independent, aloof and vain.
Cats are independent. They don’t need you to play with them; they’ll make their own fun. When you try to pet a cat, it will probably reject your overtures, then go off on its merry way to do something else.
Cats are aloof. You don’t see them all the time (unless they’re in heat), but when they do make an appearance, it’s likely to be only long enough for some food and water before they disappear again into the great unknown of the house or outside world.
Cats are vain—they spend hours grooming themselves because they know how attractive their silky coats look when shiny and new!

Stare for long periods of time at nothing.
Staring is a great way to show dominance, affection, boredom and more. It can also signal curiosity or attention.
You may want to try this with your own cat or one of your friends’ cats!
Hiss at undesired guests.
Hissing is a defensive behavior that cats use when they feel threatened. When you hiss at someone you’re saying, “Go away! I don’t like you,” or “I have a reason to be afraid of you.” If you’ve ever seen a cat hiss at another cat, dog or human, then it’s pretty clear what’s going on: the hisser is trying to make themselves look bigger and scarier than they actually are so that the other animal will leave them alone.
Refuse to move when told to do so.
How to Refuse to Move When Told To Do So: Act like a cat.
- If someone asks you to get up and do something, don’t do it.
- If someone asks you to go somewhere, don’t go there.
- If someone asks you for something, give them the finger and walk away from them with a stiff back, muttering under your breath about how rude they are being by asking for things of yours—because obviously, it’s not okay for people to ask for anything!
Sleep as much as possible.
- Cats sleep on average 16 hours a day, so you should too.
- Cats are nocturnal animals, so they are active at night and sleep during the day.
- Cats are crepuscular which means they are most active at dawn and dusk, just like you should be.
You don’t have to be a cat to act like one.
You don’t have to be a cat to act like one. Cats are not the only animals that are independent, aloof and vain. They’re not the only ones who stare at nothing for hours on end. They’re not even the only animals who are self-centered or have a bad attitude!
But what makes cats special is that they don’t feel bad about themselves when they act this way—they just do it anyway because it’s in their nature. And if you want to be more like them, then why should you feel bad about yourself either?
Conclusion
You don’t have to be a cat to act like one, but if there’s one thing that humans can learn from our feline friends it is this: being able to spend time alone and not feel guilty about it is an important skill. Anyone who has ever owned a cat knows this! So next time you have a quiet moment or two alone with yourself, try some of these tips and tricks out for size. You might be surprised at how well they work!