Comfort Has Standards

Smug Cat

Smug Cat, eyes nearly closed, resting a golden fish pastry against his cheek

He samples the fish, surveys the leather, and withholds all praise.

Terms Of Comfortable Living

  1. Leave Golden Fish Nearly Whole

    Take one corner only; abundance should remain obvious to visitors.

  2. Squint Before Giving Any Answer

    Certainty improves when both eyes remain almost completely closed.

  3. Sit Beside Only Good Leather

    Soft seats confirm the standard you expected upon entering.

  4. Accept All Praise Very Slowly

    Immediate gratitude makes ordinary admiration seem far too important.

  5. Always Leave Exactly One Bite

    An unfinished snack proves abundance without requiring any further explanation.

THE FISH REMAINS INTACTAPPLAUSE MAY CONTINUE QUIETLYAFTERNOON NAP CLEARED EARLYLEATHER SEAT RESERVED FOREVERONE COURTESY BITE MISSINGWHISKERS REPORT NO CONCERNSILENCE COUNTS AS APPROVALSECOND SNACK UNDER REVIEW

Remain seated while he considers your approval.