When I meet a cat I don't know, I usually stop and stare. So does he. We can learn a lot by this simple eyeballing.
If he is in my territory, he will often be slightly uneasy. So instead of keeping eye contact, he will turn his head away to one side. He may even begin to retreat.
Then I feel as if I have won! It's a good feeling.
But sometimes these staring matches can go on for a long time. So I just sit there and stare and stare and stare.
Of course, if I am intruding into his space, l may be the one that has to break off eye contact. I don't feel very happy about this, but it is a contest which is both silent (no cat yowling) and safe (no fights).
By the staring contest, we can both keep our dignity and stay w don't have to fight.
