Which Personality Trait Do You Share With Your Cat?

By: Steven Miller
Estimated Completion Time
7 min
Which Personality Trait Do You Share With Your Cat?
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Are the two of you cuddled up on the couch together or are you battling for dominance at every turn? Either way, we're sure that there's a characteristic that you both share.
How regularly do you cross your arms across your chest in an argument?
I do that all the time.
That might happen once in a while.
I never do that.
I guess I do that pretty regularly.
Is your cat more likely to meow or purr?
My cat does a bit more meowing than purring.
My cat loves to purr.
My cat is equally likely to meow and purr.
My cat frequently voices disapproval of what's going on.
Would you consider yourself to be athletic?
I am very athletic. I have tremendous agility.
I prefer to watch sports from the couch.
I don't think that would be the word I would use.
I am definitely in great shape.

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Have you ever dropped your cat from an awkward position to see if they landed on their feet?
It's been a while since I've done that.
I would never do that to my sweet friend.
I have done that, but my cat is mad at me for days if I try it.
Yep, I think my cat gets a kick out of it.
How appealing is the concept of 'Netflix and chill' to you?
That sounds fantastic. Can we start now?
That sounds very boring to me. No thanks.
There are other things that I'd much rather be doing.
As long as I get to pick what we watch.
How long does it take for your cat to warm up to new people?
It takes forever.
It definitely takes a while.
They warm up to people right away.
It might take a few minutes, but they are showing their playful side pretty quickly.

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Would you say that you're better than most people?
I'm definitely up there in the top percentiles.
I'm better at some things and worse at others.
I wouldn't say that at all. We're all pretty much the same.
Oh yeah, the rest of humanity is pretty pathetic.
Does your cat think that they are better than people?
Yes. My cat truly thinks that they are a divinity to be worshiped.
Not at all. My cat is on the same level as everyone.
It's hard to imagine that they think this way.
I wouldn't be surprised if that was how they thought about it.
How common is it for you to get your way?
It's equally as common for me to get my way as to not.
All I want is love and affection, and I do tend to get that.
I always get my way.
It's pretty common for me to get what I want.

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What kind of food do you feed to your cat?
I make their food from scratch every day.
They eat some dry food and some canned food.
They eat the best canned food you can buy.
My cat eats all dry food.
Would you consider yourself to be a highly affectionate person?
Absolutely.
I definitely have my moments.
I'm really not very affectionate.
It's pretty rare for me to be in an affectionate mood.
From the time you sit on the couch, how long is it before your cat is cuddling up with you?
That is not going to happen, or it takes very specific circumstances.
It's more likely that my cat will meow until I come and pay attention to them.
That happens within a few minutes.
That may take a little while, but it is pretty inevitable.

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How clumsy are you?
I'm fine, it's these other bumbling idiots around me that are the problem.
I'm not clumsy at all.
I'm so relaxed that I do tend to fumble around with things.
I never make mistakes like that.
How would you describe the body type of your cat?
Muscular.
Plump.
Thin and athletic.
A few extra pounds.
How social are you?
I'm a pretty social person, but I do enjoy my alone time too.
I'm very outgoing and friendly.
I'm more of a loner.
I tend to stick to a small circle of friends.

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Does your cat tend to sit above, below or at the same height as others?
Generally, my cat will be laying on the floor.
My cat tends to be at the same height as others in the room.
You will always find my cat perched on high.
My cat is all over the place.
Do you tend to pay the list price or do you like to haggle?
I just shop for things when they're on sale.
I rarely haggle, but I will if I think the situation is right.
I despise haggling. If I like something, I'll pay the list price.
I love to haggle. I never pay full price.
How much do you hear it from your cat if you've been away longer than normal?
My cat is more likely to ignore me for a while.
My cat goes on and on. It feels like I'll never hear the end of it.
I don't. My cat is really just happy to see me.
I might get some meowing for a little while, but my cat moves on pretty quickly.

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How are you most likely to show that you love someone?
I'll do what they want to do.
We're going to go do something fun together.
I'll hug them and show all kinds of physical affection.
I'll compliment them.
When was the last time your cat scratched you?
That happens on a pretty regular basis.
That has never happened.
It's been a long time since that happened.
That happened within the last year.
How elaborate is your cat's play area?
It's just your normal scratching post.
My cat isn't interested in anything besides my lap.
I got them something that has multiple levels to it.
I built a structure that takes up a whole room.

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How does your cat react to catnip?
They get a little more energetic.
My cat gets even more affectionate.
You can't really tell much of a difference.
My cat goes completely crazy.
How likely are you to be selected as the leader of a group?
I have no interest in being the leader.
It might happen, but I'm not looking to be in that position.
I'm always put in charge.
It's pretty likely. I definitely have strong leadership qualities.
How does your cat interact with other cats?
My cat attacks other cats.
My cat is definitely the alpha.
My cat is very friendly and cuddly with other cats.
My cat will chase other cats around and play for hours.

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Would you consider yourself to be a persistent person?
Yes, I just keep going until I get what I want.
I do have the ability to just keep going and going.
I'm only persistent when it comes to affection.
I have very little patience for the stupidity of people.
Is your cat spoiled?
Probably.
Only when it comes to feeling the love.
I wouldn't say that. They are pretty independent.
Without a doubt.
How do you feel about dogs?
Dogs can be fun.
I love dogs.
I can't stand dogs.
Dogs are stupid.

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Is your cat a strong climber?
They're pretty average at climbing.
I wouldn't say that. They are great at laying around though.
My cat has strong climbing skills. They like to look down on the action.
I'm constantly saying, "How did they get up there?".
Who generally gives in first in a battle of wills, you or your cat?
We both cave almost immediately.
I will generally triumph in those battles.
Those stand-offs could last for days.
My cat will definitely win those battles.
How good of a hunter is your cat?
They are pretty skilled. I'm always in awe of their patience and quick reaction times.
They think they are better than they actually are.
They are only good at hunting out a comfy spot on the couch.
They are constantly presenting a wide range of dead things to me.

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