Wisdom from the Mother Duck: Dog People and Cat People

There are dog people and cat people. No, I don't mean that some people like dogs and some like cats. I mean there are some that are like dogs and some that are like cats. Here's how we know.

Let's take getting up in the morning. Dog people are pretty much on the job from the moment they wake up. Whatever they do from waking up on is geared toward getting stuff done. Cat people on the other hand wake up and take care of their needs, sometimes for several hours. They have a prolonged routine of self care which involves more than just grooming. It can mean their whole coffee ritual, newspaper ritual, news show ritual, whatever. The point is that its not about getting stuff done its about being. This is just one set of many signs. Think about it you will come up with others.

In general, dog people are on the job while cat people are on the top of the back of the couch in the sun. This does not mean that dog people do not play and relax. They do. They just work first and play second. Cat people tend to do the opposite if at all and would prefer that someone else do the work if they can at all manage it. Now, there can be truly bad dog people who get confused about what their job is and/or how to do their job and/or when to lay off. Similarly, there can be very warm, charming cat people who can get others to happily do what they want done in the most appealing way. But, the bottom line is to know that there is this distinction, be aware which you are, and figure out which other people you work with and relate to are. Makes it easier all around. No, false expectations.