Find a nice sun patch for a warm, cozy sun bath. Cats are usually classified as lazy, but hey, what’s wrong with being comfortable? Curl up in a comfy cushion or a fresh pile of warm laundry in a ball or the fetal position. Cats protect their stomachs when they sleep as this is their vulnerable spot.
Some cats are declawed and others aren’t, but growing your nails out and having them shaped into a point is another way to be like a cat. Brush your hair so that you don’t shed hair throughout the day and it stays free from tangles and matting. [3] X Research source
Cats like to be entertained and around other cats. Spend time playing and lounging with others. Hunting is an activity that will get you in the mindset of a cat. Even an indoor cat will hunt and chase after toys. [5] X Research source
You don’t have a tail or ears like a cat, but you can still use your face to express your emotions to people without talking. Or for example, you can pace back and forth when impatient for dinner to be ready or back away when you don’t want someone to try and touch or hug you.
To show displeasure, you can hiss like a cat does when it’s threatened or irritated. If you want to be able to talk with cats, mimic their meows and sounds the best you can. Listen to how they talk and mimic them.
In the chance that you want to repel someone, make a point to cook with garlic and onions or handle other foul smelling materials and don’t wash them off.
Some people may not recognize this behavior and it may look more like glaring. Consider batting your eyes slowly instead to be less intimidating.
A warning swat doesn’t need to be hard, just swift and sharp enough to get someone’s attention. If a real fight does break out, cats will bite and scratch their opponents. Just be cautious and consider the consequences of using these methods in a real fight with someone.
Reacting erratically and jumping at things that startle you is another way you can imitate cats. If you hear a weird sound or smell something fishy, investigate it. Cats are curious and you should be too.
Demand your own personal space. If you need to be alone, don’t let people bother you. Cats will let you know by hissing or growling if they’re tired of attention. Being talkative will let people know you want to socialize, and refraining from talking will also alert people that you’re done with socializing, just like a cat.
Only do these things to people you’re close with, or they might not understand what you’re doing.
Cats also hunt and leave their kill to provide food to their owners. You can take care of the people you like by feeding them, such as cooking full meals or sharing part of your lunch.
Be obnoxious. If someone asks you to stop, don’t respect their space and don’t dial back the cat mimicking.
