Observed arrival · 2026-11-13
The Quiet Interval: a field guide to the slow blink
The Quiet Interval is a sourced guide to feline slow-blink behavior, with prompts for observing it and preparing a low-pressure greeting.
- For
- People trying to greet cats without pressure
- Worth noticing
- It separates observed eye movement from interpretation and says neither establishes eye health, trust, or permission to touch.
Field notes
The source list names Humphrey and colleagues’ study on cat eye-narrowing movements, plus International Cat Care guidance on greetings and handling. The page distinguishes visible behavior from interpretation and says its prompts cannot assess eye health, prove trust, or establish permission to touch. It gives a source-check date of 12 November 2026 and identifies the material as not professionally reviewed. The extract does not establish what the linked note or question-preparation actions do.
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