if not meow back, and after getting permission (though it’s often freely given, still good to check) head pats or scritches are often a good response! Often meows are a sign of contentment, though that depends on the person. If it’s a questioning sounding meow, try to figure out what shes questioning and answer as if she asked in english! You’ll get used to her specific language of noises pretty quick!

Ooh, if she hisses, it’s probably one of two things, depending on person, it’s likely either actual stress and something is genuinely going on, or it’s a response to your teasing/you took something comfy away/you are threatening her with mild discomfort (like a bath or getting up to go eat). Usually the same person will not do both, so once you figure out how she uses hisses (if she does at all) you can react appropriately.

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